More People Are Taking up Online Gambling, Study Finds

New studies into gambling habits across the nation have shown the number of Australians taking up online gambling has increased despite post-pandemic gambling levels remaining relatively steady. Data has also shown more riskier levels of gambling among those who like to take a punt. The study from The Australian National University (ANU) used data collected between April 2019 and January 2024. Participants were asked about their gambling activity over the past 12 months, as well as their general well-being. Lead author Aino Suomi said the study provided an important snapshot of Australian gambling habits. In the past 12 months, Ms. Suomi says the number of individuals gambling at risky levels increased from 11.6 percent to 13.6 percent....