teenage Gambling facts, Australia

Australians lose more money to gambling per person than any other country in the world.

$31 billion in 2022. Queensland Government 2024.

Gambling starts well before the age of 18 - almost on in three (30%) 12-17-year-olds gamble.

This increases to almost half (46%) of 18-19 - year olds. Australian Institute 2025

Many children begin gambling as young as 10 or 11 years old. Most have tried it by age 15.

Before they turn 18, Australian teenagers are more likely to gamble than play any of the most popular sports in their age group. Australian Institute, 2025.

Young people (aged 24 and under) are 7 TIMES more likely to develop a gambling disorder than adults. Many gambling disorders begin in adolescence.

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