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Poker Activity in Australia (2015 HILDA Survey)

Core Content

This research summary provides an analysis of poker activity in Australia based on the 2015 HILDA Survey, focusing on the demographics, spending habits, and gambling-related problems of regular poker players.

Main Findings

Poker Participation

• Approximately 132,000 Australian adults regularly gambled on poker in 2015.
• This represents 0.8% of the adult population and 1.9% of all regular gamblers.
• Poker was the least popular regular gambling activity among the 10 most common activities surveyed.
• Total estimated annual expenditure on poker was $228 million, with an average of $1,758 per player.

Proportion of Total Gambling Expenditure

• Poker accounted for 48% of the average total gambling expenditure of regular poker players, which was $3,674.
• Poker was the most significant single activity in terms of expenditure, compared to all other gambling activities.

Demographics

• 66% of regular poker players were male.
• 71% were under 50 years old.
• 65% were in full-time employment.
• Only 15% had a university degree, which is lower than the 28% of the general Australian adult population.

Gambling Problems

• 46% of regular poker players experienced one or more gambling-related problems in 2015.
• 39% experienced moderate to severe problems.
• No problems were reported by 53.7% of regular poker players.
• Low-level problems were reported by 6.9%.
• 45 cents in every dollar of poker expenditure was attributed to players with gambling problems.

Impact on Households

• Households with regular poker players were more likely to face financial difficulties.
• 38% of poker households had members who asked for financial help from family or friends.
• 21% of poker households had members who could not pay rent or mortgage on time.

Key Information

• Poker players spent more per year on gambling than any other single activity.
• Gambling-related problems were more prevalent among poker players compared to other gambling activities.
• The Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) was used to classify problem severity, with higher scores indicating greater issues.
• Moderate to severe problems were more common in poker players than in other regular gamblers.
• The financial impact on households was significant, with higher rates of financial strain reported.

Conclusion

The 2015 HILDA survey indicates that while poker is not the most popular gambling activity in Australia, it is associated with high levels of gambling-related problems and significant financial strain on households. Among regular poker players, a large proportion experienced moderate to severe issues, and their gambling expenditure was notably higher than the average. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions and awareness programs to address the risks associated with poker gambling.