Austria sees World Cup exacerbate problem gambling rates

By Viktor Kayed•July 16, 2026

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Austria’s Anton Proksch Institute has revealed that around 300,000 of the adult gambling population is suffering from problem gambling behaviour, with global sporting events like the World Cup posing a higher risk to exacerbate the issue. The news was presented by Oliver Scheibenbogen, Head of Academy, Research and Di…

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