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World's top 10 gambling nations
H2 Gambling Capital ranks nations in terms of gambling losses per adult in different countries.
This includes cash lost in all kinds of betting including horse racing, poker machines, lotteries and casinos during 2010.Who are the best and worst gamblers? Click NEXT to find out more
World's top 10 gambling nations
Gaming losses per adult: $1,199
Australia, a gambler's haven has more than 400 racetracks and casinos.
Sydney has popular gambling avenues called Crown Casino and Star City Casino.Click NEXT to read more
World's top 10 gambling nations
Gaming losses per adult: $1,093
Singapore is now one of the hottest gaming destinations with Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa set to overtake the entire Las Vegas Strip.
Singapore is likely to become the world's second-largest gambling hub this year.Click NEXT to read more
World's top 10 gambling nations
Gaming losses per adult: $547
The unregulated gambling avenues have hooked over 40,000 people in the country.
The prize money from gambling is tax-free.Click NEXT to read more
World's top 10 gambling nations
Gaming losses per adult: $528
While gambling spins big money, the Canadian Safety Council estimates that over 200 people per year commit suicide due to problems from gambling.
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World's top 10 gambling nations
Gaming losses per adult: $514
In Finland, all gambling and lottery services are used to collect money for non-profit organisations.
Private companies are not allowed to conduct lotteries.Click NEXT to read more
World's top 10 gambling nations
Gaming losses per adult: $481
Italy has seen a considerable rise in gambling revenues. Italy is has seen an online revenue growth of over 28 per cent in 2010.
By 2012, Italy will see its gaming turnover double with the rise of online poker cash games and online casino games in 2011.Click NEXT to read more
World's top 10 gambling nations
Gaming losses per adult: $468
Hong Kong and Macau attract a large number of visitors to their flashy casinos.Gambling revenue in Macau rose 48 per cent in July from a year earlier.
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World's top 10 gambling nations
Gaming losses per adult: $416
Norwegians enjoy a combination of land-based casinos, online gambling, sports betting and lottery games.
Norsk Tipping is the only company allowed to offer gambling activities.
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World's top 10 gambling nations
Gaming losses per adult: $391
Gambling is legalised in Greece, which attracts millions of tourists. It has a large number of casinos.
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World's top 10 gambling nations
Gaming losses per adult: $389
In terms of gambling losses, Spain is followed by Sweden, Denmark, United States, United Kingdom and Japan, all of which have losses below $400 per adult.