Bangladesh, March 27 -- The convergence of video games and gambling has emerged as a significant concern in Australia, with experts warning about the potential risks posed to young individuals who are increasingly exposed to gambling-like features in gaming environments. A recent survey conducted among young adults in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) sheds light on the prevalence of online gambling habits among youths, highlighting the alarming trend of early exposure to gambling-related activities facilitated by video games.

Associate Professor Aino Suomi from the Australian National University (ANU) emphasizes that the widespread accessibility of online gambling platforms allows Australians, particularly youths, to engage in gamb...