A study in Australia has revealed that problem gambling is growing across the country, with around three million people at risk of addiction.
The Australian Gambling Research Centre surveyed 3,881 adults and found that gambling participation has increased from 57% in 2019 to 65% in 2024. Lotteries and sports betting were among the most common forms of gambling.
While half of Australians reported no gambling-related harm, the study also revealed a growing proportion who did.
Lead researcher Dr Gabriel Tillman said 15% of respondents had experienced gambling harm in the past year, which was up from 11% in 2019. The harms included financial stress, borrowing money, and skipping meals.
