Samantha Thomas

1 month ago | medicalxpress.com | Simone McCarthy |Hannah Pitt |Samantha Thomas

Whatever the code, whatever the season, Australian sports fans are bombarded with gambling ads. Drawing on Australians' passion, loyalty and pride for sport, the devastating health and social consequences of gambling—including financial stress, homelessness, family violence, and mental health issues—are largely sidelined. Instead, ads continue to normalize gambling, encouraging punters to embrace mateship and "have a crack" on gambling apps.