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The impact of COVID-19 on gambling behaviour

Three men seemingly enjoying their gambling. Photo credit: Getty Images/GCShutter
Three men seemingly enjoying their gambling. Source: Photo credit: Getty Images/GCShutter

While the pandemic lockdowns limited access to physical gambling venues, the impact of lockdown hasn’t shrunk the actual offering of gambling products in Australia. Increases in online gambling and wagering app downloads reflect a shift in behaviour, with a worrying spike in gambling issues among younger Australians.


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By Josipa Kosanovic

Presented by Yasmeen Ahmed

Source: SBS



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While the pandemic lockdowns limited access to physical gambling venues, the impact of lockdown hasn’t shrunk the actual offering of gambling products in Australia. Increases in online gambling and wagering app downloads reflect a shift in behaviour, with a worrying spike in gambling issues among younger Australians.



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