This week is Gambling Harm Awareness Week.
More than 13-million dollars has been lost so far this financial year in Mildura on poker machines.
Swan Hill punters have spent almost three-and-a-half million dollars on pokies since July.
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission says it’s hoping the week will help inform gamblers on how they can protect themselves, but also remind gambling providers of their local and social responsibilities.
Bendigo has seen more than $21 million spent since July 2024 and Ballarat has seen more than $22 million spent since July 2024.
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