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'Gamble responsibly' slogan ditched with Australians among world's biggest losers

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The federal government is punting that tougher warnings on betting ads will help combat Australia’s soaring gambling losses, which are among the highest in the world. Australians lose about $25 billion a year through gambling, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
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