Top students in China are addicted to gambling in Australia, and 35,000 students study abroad to become gamblers.

The article "Top students in China gamble 35,000 in, and gamblers come from studying abroad" was reprinted on February 23rd (liuxue86.com)65438 in China News Network. Three years ago, Simon, an international student from China, came to Australia covered in blood. At that time, he was a student cadre, a young scholar, a champion of two composition contests in one of the best high schools in Nanjing, and also the best student in his class. However, his experience of studying in Australia was not smooth sailing, and he did not complete his degree in an Australian university. Finally, he spent his last time studying abroad in the suicide intensive care unit of a hospital.

It all started when he accidentally went to Sky City Casino in Adelaide accompanied by his best friend in Hong Kong. At that time, each of them took 100 and agreed to leave once they lost all. His friends kept his promise, and then he became a frequent visitor to the casino.

This is just a case of gambling habits affecting thousands of international students, most of whom are from Asian countries. I came to Australia for the purpose of studying abroad, but in the end I became a problem gambler.

According to the Australian gambling research report, the proportion of overseas students caught for gambling problems is 6.7%, while the proportion of problem gambling in Australia is only 1%. Counting the 500,000 international students studying in universities, vocational schools and middle schools, this means that there are 35,000 problem gamblers, and many scholars believe that the proportion will be higher.

According to the data of the Immigration Department, most Australian students come from China (29%) and India (13%), among which China students account for 40% in universities alone.

According to the research report, China and other Asian students are particularly vulnerable to gambling addiction. According to the report, among them, boys are at high risk. This is mainly due to their inexperience, autism and separation from family and friends. Nearly 50% of international students are between the ages of 20 and 24, so it is more difficult to resist the temptation.

For people like Simon, coming to Australia may be the first time to leave home, leaving relatives and friends for the first time. They brought not only luggage, but also heavy family expectations.

According to the data of Australian gaming research institutions, many international students have cultural, academic and economic pressures after arriving in Australia, so their depression and tension are higher than those of ordinary Australians.

Inatan, a gambling consultant at bocks Hill, said that many international students are isolated from society and it is difficult to integrate into the local culture. "Their life is so boring that they only go back and forth between school and room every day. Many people use gambling as a breakthrough to fight depression and depression. "

Before leaving their motherland, many international students had a very busy social life-dinner, karaoke, family reunion and so on. In Australia, it is difficult for them to adapt to the slow social rhythm, the isolation of culture and living environment, and the lonely lifestyle.

For Crown Casino, the largest casino in the southern hemisphere, there are an endless stream of Asian tourists, including many international students. AngelaZeng, a former casino trader, said, "Many people who come to casinos are Asian students. I still remember a young man in his twenties who gambled 1000 yuan every weekend and changed his chips for 1000 yuan every time. "

Australia means both opportunities and temptations for international students. Although there are small-scale casinos in some Asian regions, gambling is prohibited in China, Indian, Korean, Indonesian and Malaysian countries, which are the main sources of Australian students.

According to the current tuition fees of the University of Melbourne and the cost of living estimated by the Immigration Department, an international student who comes to Australia at the beginning of the year will probably bring about 50,000 deposits. The sea keeps parents away from home, so it is difficult for parents to supervise their children's expenses.

Simon finally admitted his gambling addiction to his parents. His tolerant father gave him 3000 yuan to ensure his diet, which he spent in only five days. He went home for three weeks, which was the longest time he left the casino. Once he returned to Australia and lost another 6000 yuan in 30 minutes. Therefore, he had to take a lot of antidepressants and spend it in the suicide monitoring room of the hospital.

Finally, she was taken back to China by her heartbroken parents.