Some signs that can indicate gambling addiction: Here are some of the signs your gambling (or the gambling of someone you care about) is becoming a problem and what you can do about it. Australians gamble more, and therefore lose more, than any other nation.Īustralians spent $23.7 billion on gambling in 2016-17, with expenditure on race betting, sports betting and electronic gaming machines increasing.Ī lot of gambling can be relatively harmless - going in the office sweep for Melbourne Cup, buying a scratchy every now and then - but for some people it takes control and ruins their lives. This mindset and behaviour is not uncommon.
Shayne uses his experience with sports betting and punting on the races to help other young men get control of their gambling.
