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. 

Chief Advocate for the Alliance for Gambling Reform Reverend Tim Costello joined 6PR Mornings to share his frustration over the alarming gambling situation in Australia.

“We are in trouble and nothing is happening,” Costello said on 6PR Mornings. 

Click PLAY to listen to the full chat with Tim Costello on 6PR

“7 out of 10 Australians want sports betting ads banned on free-to-air TV and social media.”

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