Adolescents are increasingly exposed to gambling advertising.
Two in 10 Victorians (21%) believe placing a bet on a game or an event makes sport more enjoyable. Just under one in 3 (28%) experiencing problem gambling strongly agreed with this.
On 30 March 2018, the Australian Government introduced bans on gambling advertising during broadcasts of live sport between 5 am and 8.30 pm. Find out more: New gambling ad rules introduced(opens in a new window).
A recent study funded by the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation explored the gambling behaviours and motivations of young men who watch or play sports, including their attitudes towards gambling promotion. Read the 2018 research report Weighing up the odds: Sports betting and young men:
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