According to the report, a total of 25,972 individuals chose to opt out of gambling by the end of the month. As of June 30, active exclusions stand at 21,381, indicating that 4,591 people either completed their exclusion period or canceled their exclusions early.
Majority of BetStop users hail from New South Wales
An expert analysis of BetStop user registration data reveals that New South Wales dominates in terms of users, followed by Victoria and Queensland. Western Australia, South Australia, the Northern Territory, the Australian Capital Territory, and Tasmania also show significant participation.
BetStop users by region
Region | Users (%) |
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New South Wales | 35% |
Victoria | 25% |
Queensland | 20% |
Western Australia | 8% |
South Australia | 6% |
Northern Territory | 3% |
Australian Capital Territory | 2% |
Tasmania | 1% |
Young gamblers opt for long-term exclusion
Approximately half of the registrants were younger than 30, with a significant number in the 31-40 age group. Most users selected an exclusion period of between 3 months and two years or opted for a lifetime exclusion.