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Poker Activity in Australia (2015 HILDA Survey)

Core Content

This research summary presents findings from the 2015 Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey regarding poker activity in Australia. The data highlights the demographic profile, spending habits, and gambling-related issues among regular poker players.

Main Findings

• Poker Participation

  • An estimated 132,000 Australian adults regularly gambled on poker in 2015.
  • These individuals represented 0.8% of the adult population and 1.9% of regular gamblers.
  • Poker was the least popular regular gambling activity among the 10 most common activities surveyed.
  • National annual expenditure on poker by regular players was approximately $228 million, with an average of $1,758 per player.
  • Poker accounted for 48% of the average total gambling expenditure of regular players, making it the largest proportion of their gambling spending.

• Demographics

  • The majority of regular poker players were male (66%), under 50 years old (71%), and full-time employed (65%).
  • Only 15% of poker players had a university degree, compared to 28% of the general Australian adult population.

• Gambling Problems

  • 46% of regular poker players experienced one or more gambling-related problems during the year.
  • 39% of them experienced moderate to severe problems.
  • These rates are higher than any other gambling activity surveyed.
  • Players with gambling problems spent $5,434 annually, compared to $3,673 for the average poker player.
  • Poker accounted for 32% of their total gambling expenditure, significantly less than the 48% of the average poker player.

• Financial and Health Impacts

  • Households with regular poker players were more likely to experience financial difficulties.
  • 38% of poker-playing households had members who sought financial help from family or friends, compared to 20% of the general population.
  • 21% of poker-playing households had members who could not pay rent or mortgage on time, compared to 9% of Australian households.
  • 26% of poker players reported physical or mental health issues related to gambling.

Key Messages

• Poker is a relatively uncommon gambling activity in Australia, with only 132,000 adults participating regularly.
• Among those who play poker, 46% experienced gambling-related problems, including 39% with moderate to severe issues.
• Regular poker players spent the highest average amount on a single activity compared to other gambling activities.
• Poker players are more likely to experience financial and health problems than participants in other gambling activities.
• The Problematique Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) was used to assess problem severity, with higher scores indicating more severe issues.

Additional Information

• Figure 1 illustrates the proportion of poker players' gambling expenditure allocated to each activity, showing that poker made up the largest share.
• Figure 2 compares the average expenditure of regular poker players with and without gambling-related problems.
• The Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC) at the Australian Institute of Family Studies conducted the research.
• The study was published in February 2018 and is available for citation as:
  Armstrong, A. R., & Carroll, M. (2018). Poker activity in Australia. Melbourne: Australian Gambling Research Centre, Australian Institute of Family Studies.

References

• Armstrong, A., & Carroll, M. (2017a). Gambling activity in Australia.
• Armstrong, A., & Carroll, M. (2017b). Race betting in Australia.
• Armstrong, A., & Carroll, M. (2017c). Sports betting in Australia.

Conclusion

The analysis of the 2015 HILDA survey data reveals that while poker is not the most popular gambling activity, it is associated with high rates of gambling-related and financial problems among regular participants. This highlights the need for targeted interventions and awareness campaigns to address the risks associated with poker gambling.