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The pokies: how much can you expect to lose?

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    Question 1:

    On average, how often do you gamble on the pokies?

    times per

    Question 2:

    About how long do you play for each session?

    minutes per session

    Question 3:

    How much would you bet? Adjust the sliders below.

    per lineLines: The number of ways a machine can pay a winning combination.
    lines per spinSpin: One press of the play button on a poker machine.

    Maximum bet: In Tasmania, the maximum bet is $5 per spin. If your calculation exceeds this limit, the values will automatically adjust.

    This amounts to:0 per spin Spin: One press of the play button on a poker machine.

    Your summary:

    If you are gambling on a poker machine 0 times a week and you are spending an average of 0 minutes per visit, with your $0 bets you can expect to lose: $0.00 per year**based on 1 spin every 5 secondsHow is this calculated?

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