The study, Bets ‘n’ Booze, was conducted online with all 1,100 participants joining the survey via a social media advertising campaign.
According to the study’s findings lottery, keno and instant scratch card games were the favored product of female gamblers while male gamblers favored sports betting and pokies (slot machines).
The study also tied alcohol consumption to gambling activity with 80% of those surveyed stating that they drink alcohol when gambling. Meanwhile 14% stated that they drank more alcohol as a result of gambling while. Participants also felt that both gambling and alcohol consumption were rites of passage for those aged under 18.
Key Findings
- 76% of participants gambled in the last 12 months
- 45% of participants gamble weekly
- 76% of participants play pokies regularly
- 75% of males gambled on sports events in the last 12 months
- 39% of females gambled on sports events in the last 12 months
- 52% of males gambled on scratch cards in the last 12 months
- 75% of females gambled on scratch cards in the last 12 months 45% of Young Adults in Australia Gamble Every Week
- 14% of participants consumed more alcohol as a result of gambling
- 25% of those surveyed said they had regrets following gambling
- 20% of participants deemed high risk gamblers
Underage gambling
- 29% reported gambling when a minor
- 34% of under 18s play pokies
- 20% of under 18s bet on horses 45% of Young Adults in Australia Gamble Every Week
- 9% of under 18s bet on scratch cards
Australian Gambling Losses Highest in the World
45% of Young Adults in Australia Gamble Every Week follow a recent study by the Grattan Institute which revealed that Australian gambling losses are the highest in the world. The study shows that the average gambling losses of AU$1,635 ($1,105) per year are much greater that the averages in other countries with regulated gambling such as the United States – AU$809 ($547), and New Zealand – AU$584 ($394).
Olivia Richardson
45% of Young Adults in Australia Gamble Every Week