In the Australian state of New South Wales, a governmentsponsor survey revealed some shock

In the Australian state of New South Wales, a government

sponsor survey revealed some shocking statistics regarding 【1】______

effects of gambling. According to The Sunday Telegraph, 【2】______

close 40 percent of those surveyed said that they gamble weekly. Of【3】______

those, more than 2 out of 10 admitted to spend over $100 a week 【4】______

on the habit. "Young single males preferred gaming machines or 【5】______

racing" were the group most likely to develop gambling problems.

Other high-risked groups included "people who earned less than 【6】______

$20,000 a year and the retired or unemployed." However, the 【7】______

survey revealed that" almost 15 percent of New South Wales family 【8】______

have experienced difficulties with excessive gambling." In addition,

it is estimate that "gambling addicts are 【9】______

costing to NSW $50 million a year in lost productivity, bankruptcy 【10】______

and divorce costs."

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