Aussie sport's gambling problem

August 6, 2026

Host: Elliot Lawry

Producer: Orla Maher

Australians lose more money on gambling than anywhere else in the world.

For years, everyone in Canberra has agreed something needs to change.

This week, a Senate inquiry heard just how far gambling companies will allegedly go to keep people betting.

On today's podcast, we're breaking down the gambling landscape in Australia, the fight over reform, and what a new industry report reveals about the dark side of the country's favourite sports.

Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Zara SiedlerProducer: Orla Maher

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Aussie sport's gambling problem