I know that Aussies love to have a punt on the ponies but it’s becoming a massive community problem. For example, in the state where I currently live, the Anglican Church of Tasmania has published an excellent report which makes for incredibly sobering reading. Here’s a quick snapshot of what their research has found:
Just under half (47 per cent) of Tasmanian adults gamble.
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