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620,000 Young Australians Struggle with Gambling Addiction
10/29/2025
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Story summary
- A Roy Morgan survey finds that more than 620,000 Australians under 35 are problem gamblers, up 22% from last year.
- The group faces financial, physical, and mental health challenges due to compulsive gambling.
- Among problem gamblers, 4.6% are aged 18-24, indicating a troubling trend among younger Australians.
- 3.7% of problem gamblers are at risk of mortgage stress.
