More Australian than ever before are gambling remotely
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A new two-year investigation has revealed that more Australians are turning to their telephones and computers to gamble. The study surveyed more than 15,000 people from across the length and breadth of Australia. It found that 17.5% of respondents had placed a remote wager over the course of the previous two years.
10.1% of respondents had enjoyed a remote lottery wager over the course of the two-year period. Race betting was second at 5.9%. Sportsbetting accounted for 5,8% and e-sports for e.g. eSports, fantasy sports, skin gambling and loot boxes were also popular.
More Australians are gambling remotely. The typical online punter in Australia is a young male in a relationship with a higher-than-average level of education. 9.1% of participants experienced some level from gambling.
Gambling Research Australia conducted a study into the negative consequences of online gambling for gamblers and their family and friends. The results will be used to inform online betting policy and consumer protection measures.
