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Flat White

The scourge of problem gambling

3 March 2024

12:26 AM

3 March 2024

12:26 AM

I know that Aussies love to have a punt on the ponies but it’s becoming a massive community problem. For example, in the state where I currently live, the Anglican Church of Tasmania has published an excellent report which makes for incredibly sobering reading. Here’s a quick snapshot of what their research has found:

Just under half (47 per cent) of Tasmanian adults gamble.

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