In June 2024, the Australian government banned the use of credit cards for online gambling. Using transaction data, this research note evaluates the policy’s effect. The focus is on its impact on online sports gambling. The note finds if policy is to reduce gambling harms, greater returns may come from targeting other forms of gambling.

The study adopted a public health approach, examining tangible and intangible costs associated with gambling problems in all gambling forms in Victoria. The study sought to quantify the cost of gambling harm to Victoria in financial terms. The total cost of gambling to Victoria in 2022-23 was estimated to be $14.1 billion.

While young people are increasingly exposed to, and impacted by marketing for gambling products, they are rarely consulted about policy issues and options. This paper explores young Australians’ perceptions of current policy responses to gambling advertising, whether they thought young people should be involved in discussions and decisions about gambling marketing regulations, and their perceptions...

This summary outlines findings from research into community attitudes towards sports and race betting advertising.

This snapshot shows where and how often Australians are exposed to wagering advertising in the last 12 months. Wagering operators use a diverse and increasingly sophisticated range of advertising platforms and strategies to promote their services, including in traditional media and via online/interactive modes.