'Urgent need' to tackle gambling problems of risk groups including migrants

Gambling can become a problem for many Australians, including isolated migrants, and there are calls to address it as a priority.

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The Ethnic Communities' Council of Victoria says there is an urgent need to tackle gambling problems in Australia.

The call was made at a gambling harm forum in Melbourne on Thursday, which discussed the issue of problem gambling.

National figures show Australians spend about $24 billion on gambling every year.

The Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria's Deputy Chair Dr Sundram Sivamalai said many people are at risk, including older migrants who are socially isolated.

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