A devastating record has been broken in NSW, with the state recording the highest ever losses from poker machines just months after legislation was introduced to crack down on gambling addiction.
An eye-watering $2.45 billion was lost by NSW communities alone in just the 92 days of Q3 2025, a new report from Liquor and Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) has revealed.
The numbers come as total gaming machine profits surged 7.8 per cent in just one quarter and nearly 9 per cent in the last year.
New data has revealed the NSW areas with the highest gambling losses are those already grappling with financial distress, disadvantage and housing pressure.
Top metro LGAs for Q3 2025 losses:
• Canterbury-Bankstown – $202.7 million
• Fairfield – $187.7…