Australia's obsession with gambling has propped up some of the world's biggest corporate bookmakers during the COVID-19 pandemic, sparking fresh calls for a federal government crackdown.  The superannuation sector has also reported savings taken out in the federal government’s early release program being splurged by punters on online gambling.  In this episode, senior journalist Jacqueline Maley is joined by climate and environment editor Nick O'Malley to discuss why Australia is so addicted to gambling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.