Find out more about problem gambling
What is gambling?
Gambling is betting or staking money where the outcome is uncertain. It's based either wholly on chance or a combination of skill and chance. Examples include electronic gaming machines, betting on sports or horse races, lotto, table games at a casino, bingo, or any other game where you bet money.
WARNING SIGNS
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Spending more time or money than intended.
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Arguing with family and friends after gambling.
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Losing and having an urge to return as soon as possible to win back losses.
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Feeling guilty or remorseful about gambling.
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Borrowing money or selling assets to gamble.
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Considering obtaining money illegally to gamble.
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Missing work to gamble.
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Hiding the extent of the gambling.
RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING TIPS
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Don't let the game play you.
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Think of gambling as entertainment, not a way to make money.
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Don't gamble to escape stress or boredom.
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Set yourself a limit and don't exceed it.
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Don't chase your losses. Walk away.
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Gamble only what you can afford to lose.
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Never borrow money to gamble.
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Stay in control and think of the people who need you.
HELP IS AVAILABLE
Gambling Help services provide free counselling, support and information to gamblers and their partners, family and friends.
COUNSELLING SERVICES
Telephone and online support is available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Face-to-face counselling is offered via Gambling Help services during business hours.
CONSIDER BANNING YOURSELF FROM GAMBLING
If you feel you're getting in over your head, speak to a venue's customer liaison officer about banning (excluding) yourself. Gambling Help services can also help you exclude from gambling venues.
For information about excluding yourself from sports betting providers, please contact the providers directly.
Take the quiz to check your relationship with gambling.
It's OK to ask for help
1800 858 858
FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL 24/7
For access to an interpreter in your own language call 131 450
and ask to be connected to the Interpreter Gambling Helpline
Contact us
If gambling has become a problem for you, or someone you care about, get some help. It’s free and confidential.
Call the Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858 anytime 24 hours a day, 7 days a week