Newcastle lost more than $573,000 daily to poker machines

Newcastle poker machine losses reached $52.74 million in the June quarter of 2026, up 4.8 per cent year on year.

Why it mattersLosses continue to rise despite 31 fewer poker venues statewide in a year, and despite recent government reform announcements.

AustraliaNSW gambling losses are accelerating despite the government's recent reform package; Newcastle remains among the hardest-hit regional communities in Australia.

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