The New South Wales government has used unclaimed gambling winnings to fund a Jackie Chan film in a move they say was “beneficial for the community”.
The $850,000 grant issued in 2016 by the Community Development Fund was their largest grant to a single project, with other funding contributing to community projects like schools and memorials.
The Community Development Fund, financed through unclaimed poker machine jackpots and gaming machine tickets, has also garnered criticism for a substantial donation to Racing NSW.