SOUTHERN Grampians and Glenelg Shire residents have lost more than $3 million to poker machines since gaming floors were reopened in November.

Data released by the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation showed the community lost $3,081,741.14 on the 195 poker machines across the Southern Grampians and Glenelg Shires between November 2020 and January 2021.