One in five veterans addicted to gambling have tried to kill themselves, Australian researchers say

Scientists express concern about potential links between pokies and veteran suicide as NSW RSL resists gambling reform

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Australian researchers have warned of disturbingly high attempted suicide rates among veterans with gambling addictions, days after it was revealed New South Wales RSL had pushed back against proposed gambling reforms.

A soon-to-be-published study led by Dr Olivia Metcalf found 40% of Australian veterans with gambling addictions have thought about ending their lives while one in five have attempted to kill themselves.