Grattan Institute says losses in Australia are double those in the US, and poker machines are more common in Australian suburbs than ATMs

Grattan Institute says losses in Australia are double those in the US, and poker machines are more common in Australian suburbs than ATMs

The prevalence of slot machines – known as pokies – in pubs and clubs across the country and betting on sport has created a culture of wagering

The prevalence of slot machines – known as pokies – in pubs and clubs across the country and betting on sport has created a culture of wagering

Gambling is rampant in Australia. No wonder when the industry lobbies politicians so well to stymie reforms.

Gambling is rampant in Australia. No wonder when the industry lobbies politicians so well to stymie reforms.

Australians have the highest gambling losses in the world and those numbers are tracking higher, adding fuel to the argument to ban all ads.

: On a per capita basis, ACT residents posted the heaviest gambling losses and Western Australia the least, according to new data

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