Australia Responsible Gambling Australians Lose $32.8 Billion to Gambling: What’s Driving the Rise? September 22nd, 2026 7:55 am PDT Why are Australian gambling losses so high? The 2024–25 bill came to A$33 billion. Per adult, that’s nearly three times Canada’s level and farther ahead again when set against commercial gaming in the USA. Having a punt, after all, is very much part of everyday Australian life. Walk into a pub or club and there’s […]