The mandatory pre-commitment on poker machines will be the death knell of many smaller licensed clubs in Lyne, and severely impact on the larger clubs.

The Nationals Duty Senator for Lyne John Williams and the Shadow Minister for Veterans' Affairs Senator Michael Ronaldson have met with representatives of Club Taree and Port Macquarie Panthers and were given a stark picture on what the legislation would mean to the 31 clubs in Lyne.

Senator Williams said the clubs estimate it would cost almost $23 million to comply with new laws being demanded by Independent MP Andrew Wilkie, and it would lead to a $22 million annual reduction in revenue.

"The 31 licensed clubs are rightly concerned for their future and the impact on their combined 103,000 members.

Although there are no definitive figures on how much it will cost clubs to comply with the new technology, Panthers believe it would cost them $3.2 million to implement the new system and a loss of revenue of between $4 and $5 million.

It would mean the end of the $300,000 the Club gives to community groups annually, and Club Taree would also have to cut the $136,000 it gives to local groups.

The representatives pointed out their gaming staff are highly trained and they already have processes in place to support problem gamblers, but the club industry supports the Coalition's stance of voluntary pre-commitment.

Clubs in Lyne, for many people their social hub and the provider of many services, are facing disaster because of Julia Gillard's disgraceful deal with Andrew Wilkie to stay in government. She is prepared to turn the country into a nanny State for one vote.

Every member of every licensed club in Lyne should write to the Member for Lyne Rob Oakeshott demanding he oppose this draconian legislation", Senator Williams said.