The impact of COVID-19 on gambling behaviour

05/11/2020 13 min
The impact of COVID-19 on gambling behaviour

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Episode Synopsis

While the pandemic lockdowns limited access to physical gambling venues, the impact of lockdown hasn’t shrunk the actual offering of gambling products in Australia. Increases in online gambling and wagering app downloads reflect a shift in behaviour, with a worrying spike in gambling issues among younger Australians.