TIL: Future Super doesn't invest in companies that profit from gambling addiction.

Australians lose more money gambling than any other country, a billion every year. That's not a typo.

We're literally the world's biggest losers.

And it's not just about losing your pay check. Gambling addiction leads to:

• Financial ruin
• Domestic violence
• Homelessness
• Suicide

Plus, every high-risk gambler hurts other people, it’s an addiction that becomes a family crisis.

The next generation is being groomed to think gambling is a normal part of sport. With over a million gambling ads on TV and radio every year, kids grow up thinking a punt on the footy is as normal as having a beer. Spoiler: it's not.

The real kicker? You're paying for it

Gambling companies privatise their profits while we socialise the costs. Gambling costs the community billions annually through social services, mental health support, and family breakdowns. So, gambling companies get rich while your tax dollars clean up their mess. Cool system, right?

Your super is probably taking a punt on it too

Many mainstream super funds invest in gambling companies through their default options.

Ethical funds like Future Super have comprehensive gambling exclusions.

The investment manager screens out all gambling companies. That means your money is not invested in casinos, pokies, and online betting platforms. We do this because we strongly believe that businesses that rely on addiction aren't sustainable, financially or ethically.

What now?

Your super is YOUR money. You can choose not to fund an industry built on misery. It takes minutes to check what your super is funding and switch if you’re not happy with the findings.

See Ethical Investing for information about screening and investment processes.

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Anyone affected by gambling can reach out to Gambling Help Online or call 1800 858 858.

Disclaimer
See https://www.futuresuper.com.au/ethical-investing for information about screening and investment processes, and what we mean by fossil fuel companies and investments. You should consider the different fees and costs, amount of insurance cover offered and any other relevant information before deciding to switch your super. Any advice by Future Super Services Pty Ltd is general advice under AFSL 482684 without considering your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before investing, you should read the relevant PDS including any incorporated information and TMD issued by Equity Trustees Superannuation Limited, and the FSG available at futuresuper.com.au and consider if this product is right for you. Oct 2025.