Set limits before playing
Choose a fixed entertainment budget and time limit before starting. Do not borrow money, use essential household funds or increase spending to recover losses.
Warning signs
- Spending more time or money than planned
- Hiding gambling activity from other people
- Chasing losses or using credit
- Feeling anxious, angry or unable to stop
Get support
If gambling is causing harm, stop playing and contact an appropriate licensed support service in your location. In Australia, Gambling Help Online provides confidential support.