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5 Facts you need to know about Gambling in Australia

With that many people involved in gambling, it's essential to understand what you're getting into before you start betting online. The following are the 5 facts you need to know about gambling in Australia before playing.

Alan Aldridge by Alan Aldridge
09-07-2022 20:59
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5 Facts you need to know about Gambling in Australia

5 Facts you need to know about Gambling in Australia. Image credit: AdobeStock

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Gambling in Australia has been around for thousands of years and has evolved in many forms over time. Today, many Aussies gamble online using trusted sites like sloterman. Many different types of gambling are available online, including slots, video poker, blackjack, and much more. You can also play games like crab, roulette, or bingo online! 

Facts you need to know about Gambling In Australia

Common among the masses

Australians have an ancient history of gambling and are among the most avid gamblers in the world. The popularity of gambling is reflected in the fact that more than half of Australia’s population plays it at least once per year. Players don’t have to be rich to enjoy gambling in Australia. Most people who participate in gambling are not wealthy—they’re just people who like to have fun and can afford the occasional game of cards or blackjack without breaking.

Risky but worth the risk

It’s also true that gambling is risky—but it’s worth the risk to get in on some of the best games. Compared to other countries, Australian players have the highest spending average, with a huge amount of about $18 billion yearly. Australia’s gambling industry has the highest ratio of average losses compared to big developed countries like the US, with a record of losses between $350 to $12,000. Over 90 percent of Australian adults play poker games, meaning that a higher percentage of the Aussies are gamers.

Winnings and scams

Ensure you’re playing at a legal casino or betting shop. If you’re unsure of your chosen venue or casino licensed, always check sloterman to confirm before placing bets. Australia’s gambling average winnings payout is not 100%. This means that winning $100,000 doesn’t mean you will get $100,000. You may lose all of your money or only receive part of it due to taxes or other fees.

Government and gambling

In Australia, gambling is legal. However, online gambling is not fully supported by the government – instead, the government provides a tax and licensing structure for the industry. Billions of dollar tax revenue go to the government yearly, and in 2008-2009, the state tax revenue was a whopping $5 billion. The government also provides education about gambling to ensure that people are educated on how to avoid gambling addiction.

Gambling and employment

Gambling is great for the economy because it creates employment, which means people are spending money and getting circulated throughout the economy. Gambling creates various jobs because it is a huge industry that requires several people to manage it daily, such as Gaming managers, Gaming staff members (e.g., dealers, pit bosses), Gaming supervisors, and Customer service representatives (CSRs). The Australian gambling industry is one of the largest employing industries in Australia and is worth over $10 billion, with more than 70,000 people employed.

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