What’s gambling costing you?
Most people gamble at one time or another. It may be on poker machines, at the TAB, on the lotteries or at the casino. For many people, gambling is fun, entertaining and causes no harm.
However, for some people, gambling can come at a high cost – financially, emotionally and personally. Gambling can be harmful for the person who gambles, and their family and friends.
If you want to talk to someone today for information and support contact:
GambleAware
Northern Sydney and Central Coast
How do I know if gambling is a problem?
If gambling is causing stress or anxiety, it might be a sign that it’s a problem. Other signs that gambling is causing harm are:
- feeling guilty, anxious or depressed about gambling
- losing control of how much time or money is spent on gambling
- withdrawing from family and friends
- trying to win back losses by continuing to gamble
- borrowing money or selling valuables to gamble
- falling behind with bills or signing up for new credit cards
- thinking about gambling every day
- lying about gambling.
If you or someone you know is experiencing any of these signs, it’s important to reach out for information and support. You can contact GambleAware, a free and confidential service for people who gamble, and their families and friends.
It’s never too late to get help – you can reach out today.
GambleAware
Northern Sydney and Central Coast
GambleAware helpline is available any time, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on 1800 858 858.
You can access help confidentially and for free.
If you speak a language other than English, we’ll connect you to a counsellor who speaks your native language.
We support people who gamble – and their families and friends.
