Revenue from gaming machines in Queensland has surged by 13.5%, nearly breaking the existing record
The total gross revenue from gaming machines across the state reached AUD 332.7 million (approximately ₽17.13 billion) in May 2025, significantly higher than the AUD 293.1 million (around ₽15.09 billion) recorded in the same month last year. The average daily revenue per machine rose by 12.1%, from AUD 237 (₽12,206) to AUD 266 (₽13,693).
Market share distribution between clubs and hotels remained stable, with clubs controlling 52.5% of all operating machines, a slight increase from 52.2% a year earlier. The share of hotels decreased from 47.8% to 47.5%.
May 2025 marked the second-highest revenue month in the history of Queensland's gambling establishments, trailing only August 2024, when revenues exceeded AUD 339.3 million (₽17.47 billion).
Club performance remains particularly strong, with the number of active machines rising from 20,807 to 21,209. Gross gaming revenue in clubs increased from AUD 125.9 million (₽6.48 billion) to AUD 145.4 million (₽7.49 billion). The average daily income per machine climbed from AUD 195 (₽10,040) to AUD 221 (₽11,384), reflecting growth rates of 15.4% and 13.2%, respectively.
Hotels also showed positive trends, with the number of machines increasing from 19,091 to 19,172. Gross gaming revenue from hotels rose from AUD 167.2 million (₽8.61 billion) to AUD 187.3 million (₽9.64 billion). The average daily revenue per machine reached AUD 315 (₽16,222), marking a 12% increase compared to May 2024.
Notably, a woman from Queensland won the third-largest jackpot in the history of Australian lotteries.
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