Australia gambling spend rises 0.5% in FY2018/2019, casinos down 4.8%

The total amount spent on gambling in Australia in the fiscal year ending June 2019 rose 0.5 percent to A$25 billion, although casino revenue dropped 4.8 percent. According to the most recent Australian Gambling Statistics report, published by the Queensland Government statistician's office, casino spend in the year was $4.8 billion, while spending on pokies was $12.7 billion, up 1.6 percent. Casino spend was down in six out of eight states, gaining only in Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory. Australian Gambling Statistics