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If you're watching sport or browsing social media, odds are you will come across gambling ads. If you work in an office, you might've joined Melbourne Cup or footy tipping comps.In Australia, it can feel like gambling is everywhere.Today, we look at how everything from video games to shopping sites seem to be priming us for betting-like behaviours, and how the ubiquity of gambling ads is influencing young people in particular.And if you haven't already, please take a moment to fill out our listener survey! It's only 7 questions and we'd love to hear your thoughts on the show.Guests:Dr Hannah PittVicHealth Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Institute for Health Transformation Deakin UniversityDr Anastasia HronisClinical psychologistLecturer, University of Technology SydneyNic BloomMental health first aid trainerWellbeing facilitator and speakerCredits:Presenter/producer: Sana QadarSenior producer: James BullenProducer: Rose KerrSound engineer: Ann-Marie de BettencorResources:Gambling Help Online or over the phone 1800 858 858Lifeline resourcesExtra information:Meta-analysis of the relationship between problem gambling, excessive gaming and loot box spendingYoung people's recall and perceptions of gambling advertising and intentions to gamble on sport"It's just everywhere!" Children and parents discuss the marketing of sports wagering in AustraliaGambling activity among Australian teenagers