Good Morning. Going strong. Queensland’s gaming sector recorded a 13.5% year-on-year rise in machine revenue to AU$332.7 million ($215 million) in May 2025, driven by strong performances across clubs and hotels, seasonal factors, and a slight increase in operational machines results. Meanwhile, Bloomberry Resorts has appointed Gregory Hawkins as Director, President, and Chief Operating Officer. Hawkins had taken COO responsibilities for both Solaire Entertainment City and Solaire North since December of last year.
What you need to know
- Queensland’s gaming sector rose in May thanks to strong performances across clubs and hotels, seasonal factors, and a slight increase in operational machines.
- Bloomberry Resorts, the operator of Solaire Resorts, has announced the appointment of Gregory Hawkins as its new President and Chief Operating Officer.
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Queensland gaming sector posts strong May results
Queensland’s gaming sector delivered strong results in May 2025, with machine gross revenue rising 13.5 percent year-on-year to AU$332.7 million, and average daily revenue per machine up 12.1 percent to AU$266. Clubs outperformed hotels in growth, while operational machines across the state rose slightly to 40,381, and market share between clubs and hotels remained stable, with clubs holding 52.5 percent. The performance was supported by seasonal factors such as public holidays and an extra trading day.
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