The gaming industry provides a significant positive economic contribution in Australia through:
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Taxation of gaming at both state and federal level
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Direct and indirect Employment
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Direct and indirect community contribution
Industry Sector Estimated Value Added and Share of the Economy
(2019)
|
Industry Sector |
Revenue
|
Industry Value Added |
Share of Economy |
|
($ Million) |
($ Million) |
(GDP %) |
Casinos |
6665 |
3482 |
0.25 |
Gaming & Vending Machine Manufacturers |
557 |
242 |
0.02 |
Horse & Dog Racing |
1482 |
359 |
0.03 |
Horse & Sports Betting |
4335 |
1296 |
0.09 |
Lotteries |
6545 |
735 |
0.05 |
Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs |
17800 |
5215 |
0.37 |
Social Clubs |
11351 |
5203 |
0.37 |
*Source: IBISWorld 2019
Here are some key numbers from the 2017/18 financial year in Australia:
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$6.2 Billion in taxation revenue across all gaming categories
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24.94% of every dollar spent on gaming becomes government revenue
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Approx. $4 Billion in tourism dollars returned via pubs, clubs and casinos
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Employ approx. 150,000 people across Australia paying up to $10 Billion in salary and wages
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In New South Wales approx. $12m was distributed to gambling counselling and treatment services
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In the ACT clubs distributed $11.5m to community programs across the territory
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In Queensland $71.2m was distributed to over 3000 community organisations and programs across the state
Here are some key numbers from New Zealand:
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An estimated $654 million, or 29.6% of expenditure, from gambling proceeds was distributed to a variety of community services and projects in New Zealand in the 2015-16 financial year.
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Non-casino gaming machine trusts raised an estimated $275 million for authorised community purposes
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The New Zealand Lotteries Commission transferred $182 million to the Lottery Grants Board for distribution to the community
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The New Zealand Racing Board allocated $143 million, largely to support racing club activities and infrastructure
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Casinos contributed just over $5 million to community trusts
For more info please see:
AGC Fact Sheets
AGC Guide to the Australasian Gaming Industry