Fewer Australians are now gambling but those who do gamble more frequently and spend more money.
- Principal Research Fellow, CQUniversity Australia
Two key factors mean some gambling forms are more harmful than others: the speed of betting, and bet size.
The recent A-League yellow card scandal raises questions about the ever-expanding range of betting options, both in terms of gambling problems and sports integrity.
Australians lose more money gambling on sports, per capita, than any country in the world.
New research shows gambling participation in Australia is dropping.
Why are sport broadcasters using fake crowd noise? It might be because crowd noise can help us bond with our tribe and acts as a psychological cue for when to pay attention.
Why toilet paper? Concerns about control and hygiene are the likely reason, according to experts
New research has found that more than a third of Australian sports gamblers are making micro-bets using offshore operators. And this type of betting is strongly linked to problem gambling.
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