World's Gamblers Lose US$208 Billion (A$290 Billion)

Also from the 3rd Global Gambling Review: Double or Quits? are the following startling figures (in US Dollars)

Total Lost by gamblers for the year 2003 - $208 Billion up 12.2% from $185B in 2000

Gambling Yield forecast to reach $250B in 2008 and $275B in 2012

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