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Australia’s Gambling Crisis: A Devastating Reality
A new study reveals that Australia is the per capita world champion of gambling, with family violence now the leading cause of homelessness in crisis services.
askFinz Newsroom· Jun 21, 2026#australia’s#billion#shame#exposed
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- Australia's gambling addiction costs $32 billion annually.
- Family violence is now the leading cause of homelessness among crisis service users.
- Gaming machine exposure correlates strongly with domestic violence incidents.
- The study design rules out common objections about pokie locations attracting victims.
- Introduction to Australia's Gambling Crisis
- Family Violence as Leading Cause of Homelessness
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