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23-09-2003, 10:49
Gambling tops $15 billion
September 23, 2003 - 12:02PM
Australians gambled away more than $15 billion in 2001-02 - or $1,016.85 for every Australian aged 18, according to new figures released today.
The figure works out at an average rise of more than $21.95 per head on the previous year.
Put in other terms, 3.4 per cent of the average household's after-tax income was lost gambling.
Australian Gambling Statistics, prepared by the Tasmanian Gaming Commission from data in all states and territories, showed Australia's appetite for gambling continued unabated.
Total gambling turnover rose 6.56 per cent to $125 million compared to the previous year.
Per capita, Northern Territorians were the heaviest losers, pouring an average $1,576 each into pokies, horses, casinos, lotteries and other forms of gambling.
In NSW, $1,212 was spent, while Victorians lost $1,180.
West Australians, who don't have pokies in their pubs and clubs, were the lightest losers, at $469.
Poker machines in pubs and clubs swallowed the most money, with $85 billion spent Australia-wide, followed by casinos with $21 billion wagered.
AAP
This story was found at: http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/09/23/1064082971176.html
September 23, 2003 - 12:02PM
Australians gambled away more than $15 billion in 2001-02 - or $1,016.85 for every Australian aged 18, according to new figures released today.
The figure works out at an average rise of more than $21.95 per head on the previous year.
Put in other terms, 3.4 per cent of the average household's after-tax income was lost gambling.
Australian Gambling Statistics, prepared by the Tasmanian Gaming Commission from data in all states and territories, showed Australia's appetite for gambling continued unabated.
Total gambling turnover rose 6.56 per cent to $125 million compared to the previous year.
Per capita, Northern Territorians were the heaviest losers, pouring an average $1,576 each into pokies, horses, casinos, lotteries and other forms of gambling.
In NSW, $1,212 was spent, while Victorians lost $1,180.
West Australians, who don't have pokies in their pubs and clubs, were the lightest losers, at $469.
Poker machines in pubs and clubs swallowed the most money, with $85 billion spent Australia-wide, followed by casinos with $21 billion wagered.
AAP
This story was found at: http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/09/23/1064082971176.html