Queensland gaming revenue rises in April

Gross revenue reached AU$306.7m (US$197.4m).

Australia.- DWS Hospitality Specialists has reported that gaming revenue in Queensland in April was AU$306.7m (US$197.4m). That’s a rise of 11.3 per cent year-on-year but a decrease of 0.15 per cent sequentially. Clubs’ market share was 44.6 per cent and hotels’ share was 55.4 per cent.

Hotels’ metered wins increased by 9.81 per cent to AU$136.9m (US$88.16m), with average daily revenue of AU$231 (US$148.76). Clubs metered wins rose by 13.18 per cent to AU$169.8m (US$109.35m), with average daily revenue of AU$318 (US$204.80).

The majority of local government areas saw an increase in year-on-year terms. Logan had the highest at 19.7 per cent, followed by Townsville (17.5 per cent) and Gladstone (17 per cent). In terms of average daily revenue, Logan, Moreton Bay and Brisbane were the highest performers.

Australia Northern Territory doubles tax cap for bookmakers

The Northern Territory government is to double the annual tax cap applicable to licensed corporate bookmakers and betting exchanges from 1m to 2m revenue units from July 1. There will be a new uniform tax rate of 50 per cent for all internet gambling licensees.

The change is expected to bring in an extra AU$13.1m (US$8.4m) in tax income each year. The government expects tax from bookmakers for 2025-26 to reach AU$32.6m, while betting exchange tax is expected to reach AU$2.9m.

Overall, the gambling tax take for 2025-26 could reach AU$145m. That would be an increase of 25.5 per cent in year-on-year terms. Other taxes, like community gaming machine tax, lotteries tax, community benefit levy, and wagering tax, will remain at the same level as before.