Clubs and pubs in Newcastle, NSW, saw gaming machine profits surge, with calls for a statewide system to curb issues.

Muswellbrook & District Workers Club in New South Wales is the top club for net profit per pokie machine, ranking 42nd in the state. Clubs across Newcastle earned over $27 million in profit from gaming machines in the third quarter of 2024, a $1 million increase from the previous quarter. Newcastle pubs also saw a rise in gaming machine revenue, collecting $22 million between July and September, up from $19.5 million. An independent panel has called for a statewide account-based system by 2028 to curb money laundering and reduce problem gambling.

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