<p>Gambling, in one form or another, has been part of human societies for centuries. Those wanting a betting opportunity could find one if they looked hard enough, but it was a far cry from the gambling bombardment we’re exposed to in the Western world today.</p><p>Australians lose more than $30 billion a year to gambling, and new figures show New South Wales residents lost $2.5 billion on the pokies alone in just three months in 2025.</p><p>The barrage of odds, ads and the growing prevalence of gambling influencers can feel inescapable, drawing millions of young men into a dangerous game with virtually no winners.</p><p>Dr Michael Zhang is a psychologist specialising in behavioural addictions. His work led to the creation of <em>Incumental</em>, a new app designed to support recovery from gambling problems. He says it’s not about willpower, it’s about learning new ways to respond, building new habits, and finding people who understand.</p><p><br /></p><p>This is Dr Michael Zhang…</p><p>------------</p><p>https://incumental.com/</p>