Watch

'Gamble responsibly' slogan ditched with Australians among world's biggest losers

Published
The federal government is punting that tougher warnings on betting ads will help combat Australia’s soaring gambling losses, which are among the highest in the world. Australians lose about $25 billion a year through gambling, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
Tags
Australia
Share

Recommended for you

Five senior people in swimming pool, underwater, low section
A man in a suit, holding paperwork under his arm.
An artistic digital illustration celebrating the Lunar New Year. The central focus is a glowing, golden horse reared up on its hind legs, surrounded by traditional festive symbols and a flame.
A person shopping in a supermarket with a close up on their hands holding a trolley.
TENNIS AUSTRALIAN OPEN
Two male politicians heads, Anthony Albanese and John Howard, with firearms in the background in black and white.
A family of four wearing ski gear and surrounded by snow
Five people of different cultural backgrounds sit in a collage in front of a red desert and green outline of Australia.

Get SBS News daily and direct to your Inbox

Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Follow SBS News

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our News podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service

Watch now

Watch the latest news videos from Australia and across the world