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Gambling and its toll in multicultural communities

Poker Machine player in Sydney club

They have been called the hidden victims of problem gambling, those within some of Australia's migrant communities often beyond the reach of mainstream services. Image: A poker-machine player in a Sydney club (AAP)


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By Leesha McKenny

Presented by Louie Tolentino

Source: SBS



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They have been called the hidden victims of problem gambling, those within some of Australia's migrant communities often beyond the reach of mainstream services. Image: A poker-machine player in a Sydney club (AAP)


An SBS World News investigation takes a look at the toll of gambling addiction within non-English-speaking communities and the challenge of getting help.


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