From January to March 2013 poker machines in the Hunter region had a turn over of $4.5 billion, showing an increase of $500 million since 2010.[8] Daily figures show a spend of $12.5 million, working out to be $8682 per minute.[8] The Office of Liquor Gaming and Racing found that Newcastle was the Hunter Regions most profitable location with the 3206 poker machines averaging $44,963 each.[8] The top five most profitable clubs for gaming revenue in the Hunter region in 2010 were: