Queensland has reported lost more than $6 million a day, to poker machines in clubs and hotels last year.
Tim Costello, director for the Alliance for Gambling Reform, has noted that losses are on the rise due to machines becoming more addictive alongside sophisticated loyalty schemes.
Mr Costello reported that pokies losses was causing issues across the state, particularly in vulnerable communities, with an increase in crime, homelessness, family breakdowns, suicide and bankruptcy.