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 237 pokies in the area have brought in more than $1 115 961 during January and February. The statistics do not even include figures from March, so we can anticipate that hundreds of thousands of dollars will be added to this total by the end of the month. Last year, Warwick pokies generated $7 million in revenue and –judging by these figures – they are on track to do so again in 2013.

However, gambling experts have reason to believe that this may not be the case. While pokies remain the most popular form of gambling in Warwick, they are beginning to lose out to more modern gambling activities. It seems that more residents are becoming accustomed to gambling online, preferring to play pokies at online casinos.

While poker machines are a traditional fixture in Australian clubs and pubs, local punters cannot resist the convenience and freedom provided by online gambling websites. Players can log on and wager on their favourite online pokie whenever they wish. There are also no betting limits, so punters can play to their hearts' content without facing potential ATM restrictions or pressure to take part in voluntary pre-commitment programs.

As such, Warwick residents may be lured to the convenience of online poker machines. Unfortunately for the local government, online casino games are not regulated, so the community will lose out on valuable gambling tax revenue if online pokies continue to become increasingly popular.

About the Author

George Anderson
Author George, has over 25+ years’ experience in the Pokies and Casinos industry throughout Australia and New Zealand. Loves to research new Pokies games on the block and follows announcements from top industry providers about their upcoming releases. As soon as a new interesting pokie game appears on his radar, George is there to check it out and give you the scoop before anyone else and tell you about all casino sites where can play the latest game. Before this gig, George worked as Pokie game tester, making him an ideal candidate for this genre of work. He is also an animal lover and a proud owner of three dogs.