The number of Australians betting on sport has doubled in five years, and a third of spending on bets is placed by people with a gambling problem, according to new research.

Roy Morgan polling of 16,000 Australians found 15.5% had bet on sport in the 12 months to March. It also revealed problem gamblers made up almost 20% of some sports betting companies customer base.

The Uniting Church Synod of NSW and ACT has long advocated that gambling be a priority issue of social justice given the considerable number of connections between the major public health issue and others.

The significant gambling losses occurring every day in NSW are harming individuals and families throughout our communities, Former Moderator, Rev. Hansford said.

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