Total employment in the gambling industry in Australia (thousands of people) since 1984 Australians cumulatively placed bets worth AUD$198 billion in this financial year, resulting in a total loss of AUD$24 billion. On a per-capita basis, Australians placed gambling bets worth AUD$9,885 in financial year 2020-2021, resulting in a loss of AUD$1,200. In 2017, Australians were estimated to lead the world with the highest gambling losses on a per-capita basis.
In 2022, 72.8% of Australian adults gambled within the previous 12 months (80.5% for men and 66.2% for women) and 38% of Australian adults gambled at least once per week (48% for men and 28% for women). Gambling is an activity undertaken by many Australians.
