In 2023, the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation (VRGF) surveyed 1,500 Victorians about their views on gambling behaviour, help seeking, and understanding of gambling harm. The online survey ran from 16 to 28 August 2023. Participants were selected from a research database(opens in a new window) of around 55,000 Victorians to match the profile of Victoria’s population by age, gender and location.
This survey gives a snapshot of community attitudes and perceptions about gambling. The insights are informing the work needed to address gambling harm and complement major population studies to measure how gambling is changing over time.
Gambling remained a key concern within the Victorian community in 2023. In particular:
- 44% felt that the issue of gambling was very serious
- 57% strongly agreed that they are concerned that sports betting is normalised in our society
- 85% strongly agreed that gambling can negatively impact families
- 73% strongly agreed that gambling can negatively impact communities
- 53% strongly agreed that there are others who are better placed to help people experiencing gambling harm than they are.
Around one in 2 Victorians strongly agree that people who gamble more than once a week are at risk of harm.
One in 4 Victorians strongly agree that people who gamble at least once a month are at risk of developing a gambling problem.
Around one in 3 Victorians strongly agree that people who gamble more than $200 every three months are at risk of harm.
The survey results do not always reflect the views of the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission.
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