Australia: Slot Gambling Losses in Victoria Skyrocket
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After the COVID-19-related lockdown in Victoria, Australia, slot machine gambling losses have kept increasing. Brimbank recorded the highest daily losses from slot machines in February – $482,168.
Victoria is the second-smallest state in Australia. The state has the biggest daily gambling machine losses in the world. Melbourne's western suburb Brimbank recorded $14.6 million in March alone. Brimbank has lost more than $1.4 billion to gambling in 10 years.
Victoria's gambling industry is booming. The state loses millions to gambling every month. Victoria's legislature is trying to reduce the losses and protect players. It proposes a cap of $1 on bets and a daily withdrawal limit of only $500. Lawmakers also propose freezing the number of gambling machines until 2042.
