'Many people start gambling just for fun': Calls on government to curb gambling addiction

The Federal Government is facing more calls to combat problem gambling. New figures on the number of Australians self-excluding from gambling, have prompted warnings of a public health crisis. Melbourne-based nepali youth association Melbournepal's founder Shailesh Ghimire spoke to SBS Nepali about gambling issues seen in Australia's Nepali community and how its effects are wide-ranging including financial, social and mental wellbeing.

Shailesh Ghimire spoke to SBS Nepali about the issues caused by gambling in Australia's Nepali community. Credit: Facebook/Shailesh C. Ghimire, Supplied