Tasmanians continue to gamble less with poker machines, but the popularity of keno has increased, a report released on Wednesday shows.
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Part B to the Social and Economic Impact Study of Gambling in Tasmania was released in Parliament by the state government, as a follow up to part A in March.
It focuses on long-term responses from individuals.
Treasurer Peter Gutwein said the results showed that participation in gambling by Tasmanian adults was falling.
He said it further showed that the real per capita spending on gambling in Tasmania was the second lowest in the country.
Keno participation was the only form of gambling that showed a rise, returning to levels seen in 2008.
Pokies gambling has fallen consistently since 2008, with a reduction of about 35 per cent.
Mr Gutwein said problem gamblers in Tasmania represented 0.5 per cent of the adult population.
"While there is a robust regulatory environment for the traditional forms of gambling in Tasmania, we can’t lose sight of the rise in unregulated internet-based gambling," he said.
"Illegal offshore gambling operators are able to target Australian customers while avoiding harm minimisation measures.
"The government has written to the Commonwealth’s Illegal Offshore Wagering Review, supporting the development of enforcement options for this aspect of the gambling sector."