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THE gross profits of the Territory’s pokie machines have fallen by a whopping 15 per cent or $16 million over the last year largely due to the onset of COVID-19 restrictions. SEE THE LIST OF TOP EARNING POKIES HERE >>>

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THE gross profits of the Territory’s pokie machines have fallen by a whopping 15 per cent or $16 million over the last year largely due to the onset of COVID-19 restrictions.

Gaming machine gross profits have decreased from $106.8 million to $90.7 million in the last financial year, according to Licencing NT’s annual report.

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The reduction in profits is largely due to Territory venues with gaming licences were forced to close from March 23 to June 5 due to the coronavirus restrictions.

Despite the forced closure, Mindil Beach Casino Resort still saw an 18 per cent increase in their returns for table games, electronic gaming and keno this year with a turnover of about $64 million.

But Lasseters Casino in Alice Springs recorded a 17 per cent decline in profits for table games and pokies with about $18 million.

The report shows there were 1614 licenced gaming machines in the Territory as of June.

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Amity Community Services CEO Nicola Coalter said they had seen an increase in people reaching out for support for gambling this year, with many people switching to online gambling and betting platforms during the pandemic.

“We know in times of crisis that people reach out for ways to self-sooth and unfortunately at times, these strategies create harm and increase the anxiety and depression,” she said.

“We have ongoing concerns around isolation and separation from family and friends which has been the hallmark of this year and how this will continue to impact on us all beyond 2020.”

A NT Gambling Care spokesman said people who think their gambling is getting away from them should call the 24-hour Territory Wide Gambling Helpline 1800 858 858.

TOP 10 LICENSED HOTELS/TAVERNS*

Airport Hotel

Hibiscus Tavern

Humpty Doo Tavern

Palmerston Tavern

Parap Village Tavern

Plaza Karama Tavern

The Bell Bar & Bistro

The Cavenagh

The Landmark

Walkabout Tavern

TOP 10 LICENSED CLUBS*

Casuarina All Sports Club

Cazalys Palmerston Club Inc

Club Eastside

Gillen Club

Katherine Club

Katherine Country Club

Nightcliff Sports Club

Palmerston Golf & Country Club

Tennant Creek Memorial Club

Tracy Village Social & Sports Club

*Both lists are ranked in alphabetical order

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