Campaigners: Australian gambling losses reach AU$32bn; calls for reform

The average annual loss per Australian adult now stands at AU$1,555, up from AU$1,307. Recent figures from the Queensland Treasury reveal that Australian gambling losses have escalated to AU$32bn (US$21.57bn) for the 2022/23 fiscal year, a significant increase from the AU$25bn reported in 2018/19. This surge translates to an average loss of AU$1,555 per Australian adult, up from AU$1,307 in the previous reporting period. The Alliance for Gambl...