Tips to avoid risky gambling

Tip 1:

Gamble for fun, not because you need to make money

Choose gambling as one of a range of activities. Keep up with your other interests, friends, family and work.

Be aware of your mood and how it affects your gambling. You may find that you gamble more when you are feeling stressed, angry, depressed or sad. 

Tip 2:

Set limits with your money

Decide in advance the amount of money you will spend on gambling – per month/week etc.

Keep an eye on your current and past expenditure – look for patterns or trends.

Tip 3:

Don’t borrow money for gambling

Never ask other people for money or take out a loan for gambling.

Tip 4:

Set limits with your time. It’s easy to lose track of time

Set a time of day before which you won’t start placing bets. Choose an ideal duration for play – set a timer to remind you to stop or take a break in play.

Tip 5:

Be aware of risky gambling

Consider promotional bets carefully, they may be leading you to make riskier bets than you normally would, or to bet on sports you wouldn't normally bet on.

Switch the phone, tablet or computer off and watch the game for the sporting spectacle it is.

Don’t mix gambling with heavy drinking or drugs.