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flag Over 3 million Australian adults faced gambling harm last year, with high losses and rising calls for stronger public health measures.

flag Over three million Australian adults experienced gambling-related harm in the past year, with 65% participating in activities like lotteries, scratch tickets, and sports betting. flag Australians lose $32 billion annually on legal gambling—the highest per capita rate globally—leading to financial strain, stress, and relationship issues, including intimate partner violence. flag Young adults and Indigenous Australians were disproportionately affected, with higher harm rates. flag Men more often engaged in high-risk gambling, while women favored scratch tickets and bingo. flag Queensland, Western Australia, and South Australia had the highest participation. flag Experts say current harm-reduction efforts are insufficient and call for a public health approach, including banning gambling ads and improving staff training. flag The federal government plans to respond to a major inquiry by late 2025. flag Support is available via the National Gambling Helpline and other mental health services.

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