In the Bay of Plenty, pokie machine spending is on the decline. Fewer gamblers are spending money on land-based poker machines, and the players that continue to wager in the local market are spending less money. From March 2012 to March 2013, local gamblers spent $520 000 less on pokies than they had during the…
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New Zealand Pokies Spending Declines
In New Zealand, local politicians are concerned about rising problem gambling rates.MP Te Ururoa Flavell has proposed a number of harm reduction strategies that would aim to cause a decline in problem gambling rates. Although his Harm Reduction Bill has yet to be passed, gambling spending is already on the decline. A recent report has…
Bundaberg Floods Have Not Deterred Pokie Spending
The City of Bundaberg has experienced one of the worst floods that the country has seen. A week of flooding led to millions of dollars’ worth of damage, but the harsh weather conditions did not deter residents from spending money on poker machines at local pubs and clubs. The flood took place over the course…
Warwick Pokies Generate $1 Million
Although online gambling is becoming increasingly popular among Australians, poker machines are still holding their ground. We are only three months into the new year, and poker machines are already generating some serious revenue. According to the Warwick Daily News, poker machines in Warwick have generated over $1 million in 2013. Reports indicate that the…
Online Gambling Affects Pokie Grants
Over the course of the past few years, local community groups have been receiving less money from pokie grants. According to statistics released by the Otago Daily Times, the loss could be attributed to the rise in online gambling spending. In Dunedin, there has been a sharp decline in pokies spending starting in 2007. From…
Queensland May Redistribute Pokies
Current laws dictate how many poker machines each region in Queensland is allowed to have, but these strict regulations are quickly becoming outdated. As such, Queensland politicians are considering redistributing poker machines across the country, allowing areas with growing populations to meet their demand for pokies. There are 24 705 poker machines in Queensland, and…
Brimbank Residents Maintain Status as Biggest Pokie Spenders
Playing pokies is a popular pastime in the Australian gambling market, as residents enjoy visiting clubs and pubs for the thrill of potentially winning generous cash prizes. While the activity is popular across the country, there are some areas that seem to enjoy it much more than others. According to a recent report by the…
Pokies Spending Declines in New Zealand
In New Zealand, politicians are standing firm behind a newly proposed Harm Reduction Bill. The legislation aims to reduce the social and financial harm that can be caused by pokies and, even though it has not been passed yet, it seems to be having a positive effect on the local gambling market. According to reports,…
Pokie Spending Sparks Concern in UK
Recent reports have shown that the main reason many individuals choose to play pokies and slots games is for stress relief and entertainment and while the games are not inherently addictive, there is a chance that some players will exhibit compulsive behaviour. In Australia, we are currently fighting problem gambling rates are rising – and…
Fraser Coast On Its Way to Increase in Pokies Spending
Land-based gambling spending in Australia has been on the decline over the course of the past year. Research shows that residents are spending over a billion dollars less on pokies across the country as a whole. However, there is one area in which pokies spending is on the rise. Fraser Coast seems to be on…