Tips to reduce your risk when you gamble

1. Know the risks of gambling products

Be aware that gambling products are designed to get people spending and keep them spending. They use addictive and alluring features.
Know that the odds of winning on most gambling activities are extremely low.
Find out more about how gambling works and the odds of winning.

Make gambling only one of a range of activities and interest.
Decide how long you will spend gambling.
Use a watch or set an alarm on your phone to remind you to stop.
Set a limit on how much money you will spend gambling and stick to your budget.
Think of your gambling budget as entertainment money, not as an investment to win.
Never borrow money to gamble.
Take regular breaks, as stepping away can clear your head.
Limit alcohol intake while gambling to stay control.
If gambling online, turn off smartphone notifications and prompts.

If you’re going out, only take a set amount of money with you and leave cards at home.
Tell trusted others about the time and money limits you’ve set.
If gambling online, always read the terms and conditions before signing up.
Manage your online gambling accounts and transactions.
Choose a locally licenced Australian bookmaker, not one from overseas.
If you are going out, arrange for someone to pick you up.

Be honest with yourself and others about how much you gamble and why you gamble.
Start a gambling diary to help develop self-awareness of when you gamble and how much you lose.
Assess your risk of gambling harm.

If you think it’s time to get some extra help, visit Gambling support services.