Gambling levels are surging post-lockdowns. Here's who's most likely to bet

Gambling levels have seen a significant rebound as people re-enter pubs, clubs and casinos.

Gambling levels that dropped at the height of COVID-19 shutdowns have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels.Gambling levels that dropped at the height of COVID-19 shutdowns have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels.Poker machines are one of the most addictive forms of gambling.

Australian National University research released on Friday shows that physically restricting access effectively reduces gambling rates – particularly for those playing poker machines or betting on sports at low-risk levels. The study shows sports betting and poker machines have been the forms of gambling to recover the fastest.

Clear predictors of increased gambling during the global lockdowns, include: male gender, young age, higher problem gambling severity, and a history of mental health concerns, according to the study.

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