World's top 10 gambling nations

H2 Gambling Capital ranks nations in terms of gambling losses per adult in different countries.

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Gaming losses per adult: $1,199

Australia, a gambler's haven has more than 400 racetracks and casinos.

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.

Gaming losses per adult: $547

The unregulated gambling avenues have hooked over 40,000 people in the country.

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.

Gaming losses per adult: $514

In Finland, all gambling and lottery services are used to collect money for non-profit organisations.

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.

Gaming losses per adult: $468

Gambling revenue in Macau rose 48 per cent in July from a year earlier.

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.

Gaming losses per adult: $391

Gambling is legalised in Greece, which attracts millions of tourists. It has a large number of casinos.

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.