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ABC Business·27.05.2026·🇦🇺Australia·Crime

Underage Gambling Epidemic in Australia: Stories of Addiction and Normalisation

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A growing number of Australian teenagers are engaging in underage gambling, facilitated by easy access to online platforms, normalisation through sports culture, and targeted marketing, leading to severe addiction and harm.

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Underage Gambling Epidemic in Australia: Stories of Addiction and Normalisation

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