WA gamblers face fewer problems despite gambling just as much
Western Australians gamble as much as other Australians yet experience far fewer gambling harms, new research confirms.
Western Australia stands apart from the rest of the country in an unexpected way. Western Australia's residents face the lowest rate of gambling harm despite wagering at the same rate as Australians elsewhere.
Recent research on WA gambling behaviour confirms this finding. The study shows Western Australians engage in gambling just as frequently as their peers across Australia.
Yet they report significantly fewer problems.
- Lowest in the country
- Gambling harm rate
- Same as other Australians
- Wagering frequency
Why it mattersUnderstanding this difference could help other states find ways to reduce gambling harm.
AustraliaIf researchers crack WA's protective pattern, other Australian states could adopt similar measures to reduce gambling addiction and problem betting.
Corroborated bytheconversation.com
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