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GAMBLING IN AUSTRALIA : The Facts

Australia
  • Australia is one of the largest gambling countries in the world with over 80% of the population participating in various forms of gambling (Productivity Commission, 1999).
  • Over one-fifth (20%) of the world's electronic gaming machines are in Australia .
  • In 2000-2001, total gambling expenditure within Australia was $14.34 billion an increase of $1.04 billion over the previous year (Australian Centre for Gambling Research).
  • In 1999-2000 State governments reaped $4.39 billion from all forms of gambling (Australian Centre for Gambling Research).
  • Overall 12-13% of taxation revenue in all States is generated from gambling taxation revenue.
  • On average each Australian adult loses about $931 a year, with individuals with gambling problems losing an average of $12 000 a year (Productivity Commission, 1999).
  • Approximately 330 000 Australians (2.3% of the adult population) are estimated to have significant gambling problems, with 140 000 experiencing severe problems (Productivity Commission, 1999).
  • In the last decade, gambling expenditure has increased in all states largely as a result of the introduction of poker machines and an increase in the number of casinos within Australia . Other factors that contribute to the large amounts of money that Australian's are spending on gambling-related activities include the proliferation of gambling forms , the increasing accessibility and convenience of gambling , the increased tempo of the games , and the more pervasive advertising and promotion of gambling (Productivity Commission, 1999).
Queensland ( Queensland Household Gambling Survey, 2001)
  • In 2000-2001, Queenslanders spent over $2.1 billion on gambling. Electronic gaming machines were by far the most popular gambling activity, accounting for approximately 48% of total gambling expenditure.
  • About .83% of the Queensland population ( 22 000 people ) are presently experiencing major gambling difficulties. A further 2.7% ( 71 000 people ) are either at risk of developing a gambling problem or are displaying early signs of excessive gambling.
  • Males between the ages of 18-34 appear to be particularly at risk for developing serious gambling related problems.
  • About 11% of people with gambling problems have contemplated or attempted suicide as a result of their gambling problems.
  • It has been found that the following variables correlate significantly with excessive or problem gambling.

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