The September gaming results in the Australian state of Queensland showed an increase of 7.7 percent compared to the previous year. However, there was a marginal decline of 10 percent from the record figures of August 2024, according to data from Wohlsen Consulting.
The report notes that September gaming results for clubs and pubs ended a streak of strong demand growth in Queensland.
Clubs experienced a more significant decline than pubs, with a 10.2 percent drop in September compared to August.
September trading is traditionally lower than the preceding August, with 30 days of trade contributing to approximately 3.3 percent of the overall decline. The average September drop from August since 2018 is 6.3 percent, making this month’s 10 percent decline greater than the expected average fall.
The new Queens Wharf Casino Resort has clearly impacted the Brisbane downtown numbers, which were down by 15.2 percent from last month. Other parts of Brisbane performed well and were less affected.
Market share for clubs and pubs remained constant in September.