Study Shows Dramatic Rise in Online Gambling in Victoria Over 10 Years

According to a survey, Victoria’s participation in internet gambling has increased over the past ten years.

Significant shifts in gaming habits have been observed in the Australian state of Victoria over the past 10 years, according to a recent study conducted by specialists from Christine Stone Consulting and the Victorian Responsible Gaming Foundation.

Online gaming has experienced tremendous growth, despite a decline in traditional gambling involvement.

In order to shed light on evolving patterns of participation and problem gambling prevalence, the study compares changes in gambling and problem gambling in the adult Victorian population between 2008 and 2018.

It highlights how important monitoring and surveillance are to comprehending how society is changing and minimizing harm.

Over a ten-year period, key data indicate a drop in population gambling involvement and intensity. over the other hand, although gambling in traditional settings decreased from 69% to 49%, gambling over the internet climbed from 4.8% to 19%.

Interestingly, even though the amount of money wagered on electronic gaming machines (EGMs) has decreased, EGMs still pose the most risk.

It is known that male gamblers and young people who are getting close to the legal gambling age are two of the most vulnerable demographics, while an older group of participants has reservations about racing.

In order to effectively prevent gambling damage, the study emphasizes how important it is to implement proactive interventions at the individual and population levels.

Proposed strategies in Victoria include regulatory actions and structural modifications to gaming products to curtail risky conduct and safeguard the general public’s health and welfare.

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Original Story by: Asia Gaming Brief