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3 Million Australians Face Gambling Harm Amid Inquiry

9/24/2025

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Over three million Australian adults faced gambling-related harm in the past year; 65% gambled at least once.
Lotteries were the most popular form, ahead of scratch tickets and sports betting.
Among 18–24-year-olds, nearly 18% face significant harm.
The federal government aims to respond to a gambling-harm inquiry by late 2025, focusing on advertising bans.
Experts urge updated harm-reduction strategies and ongoing research.

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Story summary

Over three million Australian adults faced gambling-related harm in the past year; 65% gambled at least once.
Lotteries were the most popular form, ahead of scratch tickets and sports betting.
Among 18–24-year-olds, nearly 18% face significant harm.
The federal government aims to respond to a gambling-harm inquiry by late 2025, focusing on advertising bans.
Experts urge updated harm-reduction strategies and ongoing research.