Shaun Micallef's Going For Broke
2026 47mDocumentary, Mini-Series
Shaun Micallef has never understood the appeal of gambling, but in this new documentary series, he will place his first bet in decades and travel across the country to make sense of how Australians have become the biggest losers in the world.
Over three episodes, Shaun explores Australia’s deep and complicated love affair with having a punt, and traces how a national pastime has evolved into a carefully engineered machine that keeps Australians betting – more often, and at higher stakes than ever before.
By placing himself inside each experience, Shaun offers a distinctive lens on an industry that thrives in plain sight. Blending wit, empathy and sharp inquiry, this series challenges viewers to rethink what gambling has become in this country, consider who is paying the price and ultimately answer: Is Australia Going For Broke?
Over three episodes, Shaun explores Australia’s deep and complicated love affair with having a punt, and traces how a national pastime has evolved into a carefully engineered machine that keeps Australians betting – more often, and at higher stakes than ever before.
By placing himself inside each experience, Shaun offers a distinctive lens on an industry that thrives in plain sight. Blending wit, empathy and sharp inquiry, this series challenges viewers to rethink what gambling has become in this country, consider who is paying the price and ultimately answer: Is Australia Going For Broke?
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Shaun Micallef's Going For Broke has 1 season.
Shaun Micallef's Going For Broke has 3 episodes.
The key characters in Shaun Micallef's Going For Broke are Shaun Micallef.
Shaun Micallef's Going For Broke was directed by Sophie Meyrick.
Shaun Micallef's Going For Broke was produced by Shaun Micallef, Andrew Farrell, Paula Bycroft.
Shaun Micallef has never understood the appeal of gambling, but in this new documentary series, he will place his first bet in decades and travel across the country to make sense of how Australians have become the biggest losers in the world.Over three episodes, Shaun explores Australia’s deep and complicated love affair with having a punt, and traces how a national pastime has evolved into a carefully engineered machine that keeps Australians betting – more often, and at higher stakes than ever before.By placing himself inside each experience, Shaun offers a distinctive lens on an industry that thrives in plain sight. Blending wit, empathy and sharp inquiry, this series challenges viewers to rethink what gambling has become in this country, consider who is paying the price and ultimately answer: Is Australia Going For Broke?
Shaun Micallef's Going For Broke is a Documentary, Mini-Series show.
Shaun Micallef's Going For Broke episodes are 47m long.
There is no information yet from the studio on if there will be another season.