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Set a spending limit
Decide how much money you can comfortably afford to lose before participating. Treat this amount as entertainment spending rather than money that must eventually be recovered.
Responsible Gambling & Safer Play Information
Practical information about setting boundaries, understanding gambling risk, taking breaks and recognizing when gambling may be becoming difficult to control.
Safer play information
Gambling should remain within a limit you can afford
Gambling involves financial risk. There is no guaranteed strategy, system or prediction that can remove that risk. A sporting result can be unpredictable, and losses are always possible.
Responsible gambling means making decisions before you participate rather than trying to recover losses after they happen. Setting a personal budget, deciding how much time you are willing to spend and knowing when to stop can help keep gambling from interfering with everyday responsibilities.
This Reddybook365 resource is provided for general informational purposes. It is not a promise of winnings, financial advice or encouragement to gamble.
Important:
Gambling can result in financial loss. Never gamble with money
needed for rent, food, bills, education or other essential
expenses. If gambling is causing financial, emotional,
relationship or work-related problems, consider stopping and
seeking appropriate support.
Start with a boundary
Set a personal limit before you start
A limit is easier to follow when it is decided before emotions or previous results influence your next decision.
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Set a time boundary
Decide in advance how much time you are comfortable spending. Taking regular breaks can make it easier to notice when gambling is beginning to take more time than intended.
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Protect essential money
Household expenses, borrowed money, savings for essential needs and credit intended for other purposes should not be treated as gambling funds.
A common warning sign
Do not chase losses
Chasing losses means continuing or increasing gambling because you want to recover money that has already been lost.
Previous losses do not make a future win more likely. Trying to recover money by increasing the amount or frequency of gambling can make financial losses larger.
If you notice yourself thinking, “I need to win it back,” that can be a useful reason to stop, step away and reconsider your limits.
Know the warning signs
When gambling may be becoming a problem
A single experience does not necessarily indicate a gambling problem. However, repeated changes in behaviour can be a reason to pause and seek support.
Spending more than planned
You regularly exceed the amount of money you originally
decided to spend.
Spending more time than intended
Gambling takes longer than planned or begins interfering with
normal routines.
Hiding gambling activity
You feel the need to hide how often you gamble or how much
money you spend.
Borrowing to continue
You borrow money or use funds intended for essential expenses
because of gambling.
Difficulty stopping
You repeatedly intend to stop or take a break but find it
difficult to follow that decision.
Impact on everyday life
Gambling begins affecting work, study, relationships,
finances, sleep or other responsibilities.
Taking a break
Taking a break can help you reset
A break creates distance between a previous result and the next decision. It can be especially useful when you feel frustrated, excited, pressured or focused on recovering money.
During a break, avoid making decisions based on the expectation that a future result will compensate for a previous loss. Use the time to return to normal activities, review your spending and consider whether gambling still fits within your personal boundaries.
If taking a break is difficult despite repeated attempts, that may be a sign that additional support could be helpful.
Account controls
Learn about available gambling controls
Some services may provide tools designed to help users manage their activity. Availability and rules can vary between providers and jurisdictions.
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Deposit limits
Where available, a deposit limit can restrict how much money can be added to an account during a specified period.
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Time-outs
Some services may allow temporary breaks or time-out periods during which account activity is restricted.
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Self-exclusion
Some regulated services offer self-exclusion options that allow a person to restrict access for a chosen period.
Make decisions calmly
Avoid gambling when emotions are driving the decision
Strong emotions can influence financial decisions. Gambling while angry, distressed, under pressure or trying to escape a difficult situation can make it harder to follow previously established limits.
The same applies after a significant win. A positive result can create the feeling that continued gambling will produce another favourable result, but each sporting event remains uncertain.
If your decision is being driven by frustration, excitement, pressure or the need to recover money, stepping away is usually a better option than increasing your activity.
Financial awareness
Keep gambling separate from essential finances
Gambling should never take priority over basic financial responsibilities. Rent, household bills, food, education, healthcare, debt repayments and other essential expenses should remain separate from any entertainment budget.
Borrowing money to gamble, using credit to continue after losses or selling essential possessions to fund gambling are serious warning signs. If this is happening, stopping and seeking financial or professional support can be an important next step.
Remember:
A gambling budget should be money you can afford to lose. It
should never depend on winning.
Getting support
You do not have to handle gambling-related problems alone
If gambling is causing financial stress, relationship difficulties, emotional distress or problems with work and daily responsibilities, consider speaking with someone you trust.
Depending on your situation, useful support may include a qualified counsellor, financial adviser, healthcare professional or a local gambling-support organization.
If you are experiencing immediate danger or severe distress, contact your local emergency service or an appropriate crisis resource.
A simple first step
Tell someone you trust what is happening.
- Share concerns rather than hiding them.
- Review recent spending honestly.
- Take a break from gambling.
- Look for qualified local support.
Quick checklist
Before you participate, ask yourself
Can I afford the potential loss?
Essential expenses and borrowed money should never depend on
a gambling outcome.
Have I already reached my limit?
If your planned spending or time limit has been reached,
stopping is the safer choice.
Am I trying to recover a previous loss?
If the answer is yes, consider taking a break instead of
increasing your activity.
Is gambling affecting my everyday life?
Problems with finances, work, study, relationships or
wellbeing are reasons to reconsider your activity.
FAQ
Responsible gambling questions
Simple answers to common questions about safer gambling practices and personal limits.
What does responsible gambling mean?
Responsible gambling means treating gambling as an optional form of entertainment, setting personal limits and avoiding activity that affects essential finances, relationships, work, study or wellbeing.
What should I do if I am chasing losses?
Stop and take a break rather than increasing the amount you gamble. Previous losses do not make a future result more likely. If you repeatedly struggle to stop, consider speaking with a trusted person or qualified support service.
Should I gamble with borrowed money?
No. Borrowed money, credit intended for essential expenses and money needed for household responsibilities should not be used for gambling.
What are some signs that gambling may be becoming a problem?
Common warning signs can include repeatedly exceeding limits, hiding gambling activity, borrowing money, difficulty stopping, chasing losses and gambling interfering with work, study, relationships or finances.
Can gambling outcomes be guaranteed?
No. Sporting and gambling outcomes cannot be guaranteed. Past results, predictions or strategies cannot remove the underlying financial risk.
Where can I get help if gambling is causing problems?
Consider speaking with a trusted person and looking for a qualified local gambling-support, healthcare or counselling service. If there is an immediate safety concern or severe distress, contact your local emergency service or appropriate crisis resource.
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