How many average Australians bet per session
1. Average bet amount (no direct quantity)
The median expense per session among regulars is A $140. This is the amount spent in the most recent visit to the slots (pokies).
More than half (52. 7%) played alone at the time of the last session. (\[turn0search0])
2. Maximum bet per spin
The most common maximum bets: A $1 (25. 7%) and A $5 (23. 3%) per spin. This gives the betting range that players used during the session. (\[turn0search0])
3. Player limits
About 67% of players set a limit on the amount of expenses per session.
The median limit is A $100. (\[turn0search0])
4. Session duration
The median duration of the last session is 2 hours (the most frequent time spent playing in a row). (\[turn0search0])
5. Takeaway: How many bets can there be per session
Approximate estimate: if the bet is A $1, in 2 hours with an average frequency - about 1,440 bets (5-7 seconds per spin).
If the A $5 bet - for the same duration it's about 288 bets, but much more expense.
The median expense of A $140 at A $1 gives about 140 bets; at A $5 - about 28 bets.
The actual number of bets depends heavily on the spin bet and the speed of play.
Final table
Context for 'How much Australians are spending on pokies in 2025'
Instead of the number of bets - rely more reliably on average spending (A $140) and limits (A $100) as basic indicators.
For a complete analysis, we can consider the breakdown by stakes and game speed, but these data already give a clear picture of averaged behavior.
Understanding the constraints (player limits and average session length) is important when analyzing risks and targeted regulatory strategies.
Source:
The median expense per session among regulars is A $140. This is the amount spent in the most recent visit to the slots (pokies).
More than half (52. 7%) played alone at the time of the last session. (\[turn0search0])
2. Maximum bet per spin
The most common maximum bets: A $1 (25. 7%) and A $5 (23. 3%) per spin. This gives the betting range that players used during the session. (\[turn0search0])
3. Player limits
About 67% of players set a limit on the amount of expenses per session.
The median limit is A $100. (\[turn0search0])
4. Session duration
The median duration of the last session is 2 hours (the most frequent time spent playing in a row). (\[turn0search0])
5. Takeaway: How many bets can there be per session
Approximate estimate: if the bet is A $1, in 2 hours with an average frequency - about 1,440 bets (5-7 seconds per spin).
If the A $5 bet - for the same duration it's about 288 bets, but much more expense.
The median expense of A $140 at A $1 gives about 140 bets; at A $5 - about 28 bets.
The actual number of bets depends heavily on the spin bet and the speed of play.
Final table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Median expense per session | A $140 |
| Median Session Limit | A $100 |
| Session duration | ≈ 2 hours |
| Frequent Top Bets | A $1 (25. 7 %), A$5 (23. 3 %) |
| Approximate number of bets | ~ 140 (at A $1), ~ 28 (at A $5) |
Context for 'How much Australians are spending on pokies in 2025'
Instead of the number of bets - rely more reliably on average spending (A $140) and limits (A $100) as basic indicators.
For a complete analysis, we can consider the breakdown by stakes and game speed, but these data already give a clear picture of averaged behavior.
Understanding the constraints (player limits and average session length) is important when analyzing risks and targeted regulatory strategies.
Source:
- StudyRegular pokies gamblers in Australia, 2022 (AIFS): median spend for last session is A $140; honey. limit - A $100; the most common rates are A $1 and A $5; the median session duration is 2 hours.
