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'I wish I were dead': The heartbreaking toll of Australia's favourite pastime

ABC Australia · May 18, 2026, 6:30 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

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Australians are the world's biggest gamblers, losing billions every year. But the true cost goes far beyond the financial.

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