Increase or fall in expenses compared to 2024
1. Total change by country
In the 2022-23 financial year, the total losses of Australians from gambling reached A $31. 5 billion, which is more than government spending on elderly care and comparable to disability spending. This reflects the massive volume at that time.
Losses on slots (pokies) in 2022-23 exceeded A $15. 8 billion, which is 7. 6% higher than revenue in 2018-23.
2. First half 2025 - NSW data
NSW residents lost 5 on poker in the first quarter of 2025. 7% more than in the same period 2024. The total amount is A $2. 17 billion losses in 90 days. This means daily losses> A $24 million.
3. South Australia (SA) - new record
For the fiscal year 2024-25, losses in SA exceeded A $1 billion for the first time, which is A $53 million more than a year earlier. This is the new highest record in the state.
4. Online gaming - a sharp rise
In 2024, the online casino and betting market in Australia grew by 17% y-o-y, reaching A $12 revenue. 5 billion
The total volume of online gambling (including bets) in 2022-23 increased by 165. 7%, to A $75. 4 billion turnover, which amounted to 31% of all gambling operations.
5. Final analysis
Cost growth was confirmed in all key segments:
Table of key changes
6. Context for 'How much Australians are spending on pokies in 2025'
The active growth in spending - both on offline slots and in the online segment - emphasizes that Australians' spending on pokies and gambling continues to increase.
Putin's growth in funds and subsequent social risks requires careful coverage - any regulatory strategy must take into account these trend shifts.
[The Guardian] (https : //www. theguardian. com/australia-news/2025/mar/05/australia-gambling-losses-data-statistics? utm_source=chatgpt. com)
[The Guardian] (https : //www. theguardian. com/australia-news/2025/may/27/its-a-moral-issue-jacinta-allan-faces-backlash-from-own-mps-as-pokies-reforms-stall? utm_source=chatgpt. com)
[adelaidenow. com. au](https: //www. adelaidenow. com. au/news/south-australia/sa-treasurer-told-to-ban-poker-machines-at-sa-clubs-and-pubs-in-2025-state-budget/news-story/0b59c28f835fd6d9b86a29fa3e010867? utm_source=chatgpt. com)
In the 2022-23 financial year, the total losses of Australians from gambling reached A $31. 5 billion, which is more than government spending on elderly care and comparable to disability spending. This reflects the massive volume at that time.
Losses on slots (pokies) in 2022-23 exceeded A $15. 8 billion, which is 7. 6% higher than revenue in 2018-23.
2. First half 2025 - NSW data
NSW residents lost 5 on poker in the first quarter of 2025. 7% more than in the same period 2024. The total amount is A $2. 17 billion losses in 90 days. This means daily losses> A $24 million.
3. South Australia (SA) - new record
For the fiscal year 2024-25, losses in SA exceeded A $1 billion for the first time, which is A $53 million more than a year earlier. This is the new highest record in the state.
4. Online gaming - a sharp rise
In 2024, the online casino and betting market in Australia grew by 17% y-o-y, reaching A $12 revenue. 5 billion
The total volume of online gambling (including bets) in 2022-23 increased by 165. 7%, to A $75. 4 billion turnover, which amounted to 31% of all gambling operations.
5. Final analysis
Cost growth was confirmed in all key segments:
- Poker: + 7. 6 % (2018–23), +5. 7% (first quarter 2025 vs 2024), records in SA.
- Online gambling: an increase of 17% year-on-year, as well as a sharp increase in turnover in recent years (up to 165. 7 %).
Table of key changes
| Region/Segment | Comparison Period | Expense Change |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (pokies) | 2018 → 2022–23 | +7. 6 % |
| NSW (Q1 2025 vs 2024) | Q1 2025 vs Q1 2024 | + 5. 7 % (A$2. 17 billion in 90 days) |
| SA (year 2024-25 vs 2023-24) | 2024-25 vs 2023-24 | + A $53 million, exceeded A $1 billion |
| Online casinos | 2023 → 2024 | + 17% (up to A $12. 5 billion revenue) |
| Online gambling (all types) | 2022-23 vs 2021-22 | + 165. 7% (turnover to A $75. 4 billion) |
6. Context for 'How much Australians are spending on pokies in 2025'
The active growth in spending - both on offline slots and in the online segment - emphasizes that Australians' spending on pokies and gambling continues to increase.
Putin's growth in funds and subsequent social risks requires careful coverage - any regulatory strategy must take into account these trend shifts.
[The Guardian] (https : //www. theguardian. com/australia-news/2025/mar/05/australia-gambling-losses-data-statistics? utm_source=chatgpt. com)
[The Guardian] (https : //www. theguardian. com/australia-news/2025/may/27/its-a-moral-issue-jacinta-allan-faces-backlash-from-own-mps-as-pokies-reforms-stall? utm_source=chatgpt. com)
[adelaidenow. com. au](https: //www. adelaidenow. com. au/news/south-australia/sa-treasurer-told-to-ban-poker-machines-at-sa-clubs-and-pubs-in-2025-state-budget/news-story/0b59c28f835fd6d9b86a29fa3e010867? utm_source=chatgpt. com)
