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Geelong’s gambling losses increase

August 7, 2024 8:37 am in by
Punters are losing more money on poker machines [Pixabay].

Almost $136 million has been lost on poker machines across Greater Geelong in the last financial year.

That is slightly above more than the previous 12-months, when punters poured $135.5 million into the machines.

Data from the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission shows locals spent $10.8 million in June.

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Wyndham gamblers lost more than $125 million in the 12 months to June, which is slightly above the 2022-23 financial year.

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