ANU poll on gambling

8/6/2019 ANU poll on gambling

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P u b l i c o P i n i o n o n g a m b l i n g

a n u p J u ly 2 0 1 1

Australian National Instituteor Public Policy


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Australians are known worldwide

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two-up, to horse racing and poker

machines. Yet gambling causes

major personal and economic

problems or some people and

their amilies. For regulators, there

are ew issues in public policy that

raise more dilemmas.

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c o n T e n T s

Introduction 7

Gambling participation in Australia 8

Consequences o gambling and regulation 12

Types o activity and help-seeking 16

Characteristics o people with gambling problems 20

Likely causes o problem gambling 22

Key trends: most important problems and

political mood 25

ANUpoll questions 28


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K e y P o i n T s s u m m a r y

Gambling participation in Australia> Approximately one quarter o respondents did not gamble at all, and another quarter bought lottery

or scratch tickets but did not participate in any other orm o gambling.

> Nearly hal the respondents gambled on an activity other than lottery or scratch tickets, with around

7 per cent doing so on our or more days per month.

> Compared to the rest o the adult population, people who gamble on activities other than lottery or

scratch tickets are more likely to be male and young. People who gamble on any activity, including

lottery or scratch tickets, are more likely to have lower levels o education.

Consequences o gambling and regulation> The public generally believes there are adverse consequences rom gambling, is supportive o some

degree o government regulation, but does not support banning gambling altogether.

> There was considerable support, even among people who gamble requently, or the idea that people

should be limited to spending an amount they nominate beore they start gambling.

> Less than hal the respondents thought gambling activities are advertised responsibly and only a third

thought that gambling regulations are properly enorced.

Types o activity and help-seeking> People most oten associated gambling problems with poker machines ollowed by gambling on

horse and greyhound races and table games at a casino.

> A large proportion (61 percent) o respondents said they would know where to turn to get help or

gambling problems. However, a substantial proportion (39 per cent) said they would not know where

to go.

> Counsellors, mental health specialists and telephone helplines were most oten considered as helpul

or problem gambling, whereas amily doctors and sel-help guides were viewed less avourably.

Characteristics o people with gambling problems

> Problem gambling is associated, in the public mind, with alcohol abuse, suicide, marital problems,

parental neglect and being less compassionate.

> Attitudes likely to be conducive to stigma and discrimination against people with gambling problems

are evident in the community.

Likely causes o problem gambling> Having an addictive personality and mixing with people who gamble a lot were seen as likely causes o

problem gambling.

> There was little dierence between people who gamble oten and non-gamblers in terms o these opinions.

Key trends: most important problems and political mood

> Immigration and the economy/jobs are viewed by the public as the most important problems acingAustralia, with 20 per cent mentioning immigration and 18 per cent mentioning the economy/jobs.

> A large majority o Australians are satisfed with the way the country is heading.

> Dissatisaction with the countrys direction is most associated with concerns about better government

and immigration, while satisaction is most associated with concerns about the environment.


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> Approximately one quarter o respondents did not gamble at all, and another

quarter bought lottery or scratch tickets but did not participate in any other

orm o gambling.

> Nearly hal the respondents gambled on an activity other than lottery orscratch tickets, with around 7 per cent doing so on our or more days

per month.

> Compared to the rest o the adult population, people who gamble on

activities other than lottery or scratch tickets are more likely to be male

and young. People who gamble on any activity, including lottery or scratch

tickets, are more likely to have lower levels o education.

Key points


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T y P e s o F a c T i V i T y

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> People most oten associated gambling problems with poker machines

ollowed by gambling on horse and greyhound races and table games at

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> A large proportion (61 percent) o respondents said they would know whereto turn to get help or gambling problems. However, a substantial proportion

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> Counsellors, mental health specialists and telephone helplines were most

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> Problem gambling is associated, in the public mind, with alcohol abuse,

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> Immigration and the economy/jobs are viewed by the public as themost important problems acing Australia, with 20 per cent mentioning

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Key points


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What do you think is the most important problem acing Australia today?

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And what do you think is the second most important problem acing Australia today?

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Perceptions o gambling: There are too many opportunities or gambling nowadays

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Perceptions o gambling: Gambling is dangerous or amily lie

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Perceptions o gambling: On balance, gambling is good or society

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Number Per cent

st 21 1.7

a 256 21.1nt d 76 6.3

D 545 44.9

st d 290 23.9

Dt kw 20 1.6

rd 5 .4

Total 1213 100.0

Perceptions o gambling: People should be limited to spending an amount they nominatebeore they start gambling

Number Per cent

st 456 37.6

a 436 35.9

nt d 37 3.1

D 174 14.4

st d 90 7.4

Dt kw 17 1.4

rd 2 .2

Total 1213 100.0


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Perceptions o gambling: Gambling activities are advertised responsibly

Number Per cent

st 67 5.5

a 494 40.7

nt d 72 5.9

D 322 26.6

st d 163 13.4

Dt kw 93 7.6

rd 3 .2

Total 1213 100.0

Perceptions o gambling: Gambling laws in Australia are properly enorced

Number Per cent

st 62 5.1

a 394 32.5nt d 66 5.4

D 275 22.6

st d 85 7.0

Dt kw 329 27.1

rd 2 .2

Total 1213 100.0

Perceptions o gambling: The government has no right to restrict a persons gamblingNumber Per cent

st 131 10.8

a 380 31.4

nt d 63 5.2

D 473 39.0

st d 131 10.8

Dt kw 29 2.4

rd 7 .6

Total 1213 100.0


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How many days each month did you gamble (on activities other than lottery or scratch

tickets) in the last 12 months?

Number Per cent

1 89 7.3

2 42 3.5

3 28 2.3

4 42 3.4

5 9 .7

6 11 .9

7 0 .0

8 7 .6

10 3 .3

12 4 .4

15 1 .1

16 2 .2

20 3 .2

25 1 .130 0 .0

nv/ 626 51.6

l t t 343 28.3

rd 1 .1

Total 1213 100.0

How many days each month did you buy instant scratch tickets or lottery tickets or

yoursel in the last 12 months?

Number Per cent

1 101 8.3

2 42 3.5

3 4 .4

4 152 12.5

5 3 .3

6 3 .2

8 7 .6

9 1 .1

10 1 .1

12 9 .815 0 .0

16 1 .1

20 1 .1

30 0 .0

31 1 .1

nv/ 558 46.0

l t t 325 26.8

Dt kw 1 .1

rd 0 .0

Total 1213 100.0


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Gambling problems: What are the frst two gambling activities you think o?

(sd t)

Number Per cent

Pk 167 13.7

h d 546 45.0

itt t tkt 14 1.2

ltt tkt 37 3.1

K 13 1.1

T t 196 16.1

b t 2 .1

spt p vt k t

TV w

73 6.0

c tp t tt

71 5.8

g k d, -j k

pvt

23 1.9

n/ t 18 1.5

Dt kw 31 2.5

rd 1 .1

Total 1191 98.2

skppd 22 1.8

Gambling problems: What are the frst two gambling activities you think o?

(Ft t)

Number Per cent

Pk 842 69.4

h d 173 14.2

itt t tkt 3 .3ltt tkt 15 1.2

K 0 .0

T t 112 9.2

b t 2 .2

spt p vt k t

TV w

24 2.0

c tp t tt

14 1.2

g k d, -j k

pvt

6 .5

Dt kw 21 1.7rd 1 .1

Total 1213 100.0


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I you or a member o your amily had a problem with gambling, would you know where to

turn to get help?

Number Per cent

y 733 60.5

n 469 38.7

Dt kw 10 .9

Total 1213 100.0

Helpul or harmul: A amily doctor

Number Per cent

hp 588 48.5

h 19 1.5

nt 556 45.9

Dt kw 50 4.1

Total 1213 100.0

Helpul or harmul: A social worker

Number Per cent

hp 954 78.6

h 20 1.6

nt 192 15.8

Dt kw 48 3.9

rd 0 .0

Total 1213 100.0

Helpul or harmul: A telephone helpline

Number Per cent

hp 956 78.8

h 18 1.5

nt 195 16.1

Dt kw 44 3.6

Total 1213 100.0

Helpul or harmul: A psychiatrist or psychologist

Number Per cent

hp 1035 85.3

h 22 1.8

nt 108 8.9

Dt kw 48 4.0

Total 1213 100.0


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Helpul or harmul: Close amily or riends

Number Per cent

hp 846 69.7

h 48 4.0

nt 287 23.6

Dt kw 31 2.5

rd 2 .2

Total 1213 100.0

Helpul or harmul: A minister o religion

Number Per cent

hp 572 47.1

h 76 6.3

nt 508 41.9

Dt kw 53 4.4rd 5 .4

Total 1213 100.0

Helpul or harmul: A fnancial counsellor

Number Per cent

hp 752 62.0

h 63 5.2

nt 356 29.4

Dt kw 40 3.3

rd 1 .1

Total 1213 100.0

Helpul or harmul: Sel-help guides, including the internet

Number Per cent

hp 512 42.2

h 130 10.7

nt 507 41.8

Dt kw 64 5.3

Total 1213 100.0

People with gambling problems: Be a productive worker

Number Per cent

l k 636 52.5

a k 400 33.0

m k 71 5.9Dt kw 102 8.4

rd 3 .3

Total 1213 100.0


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People with gambling problems: Be a caring parent

Number Per cent

l k 735 60.6

a k 356 29.3

m k 30 2.5

Dt kw 89 7.3

rd 4 .3

Total 1213 100.0

People with gambling problems: Be sociable

Number Per cent

l k 567 46.7

a k 411 33.9

m k 159 13.1

Dt kw 72 5.9rd 4 .3

Total 1213 100.0

People with gambling problems: Have a good marriage

Number Per cent

l k 1007 83.0

a k 130 10.7

m k 12 1.0

Dt kw 60 4.9

rd 5 .4

Total 1213 100.0

People with gambling problems: Be understanding o other peoples eelings

Number Per cent

l k 696 57.4

a k 372 30.7

m k 36 3.0

Dt kw 103 8.5

rd 6 .5

Total 1213 100.0


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People with gambling problems: Attempt suicide

Number Per cent

l k 53 4.3

a k 227 18.7

m k 811 66.9

Dt kw 113 9.4

rd 9 .8

Total 1213 100.0

People with gambling problems: Drink too much alcohol

Number Per cent

l k 52 4.3

a k 250 20.6

m k 823 67.8

Dt kw 83 6.9rd 5 .4

Total 1213 100.0

People with gambling problems: Take illegal drugs

Number Per cent

l k 162 13.3

a k 408 33.7

m k 472 38.9

Dt kw 167 13.7

rd 5 .4

Total 1213 100.0

People with gambling problems: Experience discrimination rom others

Number Per cent

l k 121 10.0

a k 396 32.7

m k 575 47.4

Dt kw 116 9.6

rd 5 .4

Total 1213 100.0


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Problem gambling causes: Traumatic events

Number Per cent

h k 116 9.6

uk 180 14.9nt k k 339 28.0

lk 318 26.2

h k 224 18.4

Dt kw 32 2.6

rd 3 .3

Total 1213 100.0

Problem gambling causes: A persons upbringing

Number Per cent

h k 83 6.8

uk 127 10.5

nt k k 271 22.3

lk 417 34.4

h k 295 24.3

Dt kw 17 1.4

rd 3 .2

Total 1213 100.0

Problem gambling causes: An addictive personality

Number Per cent

h k 26 2.2

uk 24 2.0

nt k k 116 9.6

lk 294 24.2

h k 709 58.4

Dt kw 39 3.2

rd 4 .3

Total 1213 100.0


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Problem gambling causes: Their genetics

Number Per cent

h k 251 20.7

uk 256 21.1

nt k k 282 23.3

lk 232 19.2

h k 118 9.7

Dt kw 70 5.8

rd 3 .2

Total 1213 100.0

Problem gambling causes: Mixing with people who gamble a lot

Number Per cent

h k 26 2.1

uk 46 3.8nt k k 159 13.1

lk 376 31.0

h k 592 48.8

Dt kw 11 .9

rd 3 .2

Total 1213 100.0

Problem gambling causes: Day to day stresses

Number Per cent

h k 64 5.3

uk 170 14.0

nt k k 397 32.8

lk 320 26.4

h k 239 19.7

Dt kw 18 1.5

rd 4 .3

Total 1213 100.0


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