Be In Control

For most people gambling is a way to socialise and have fun. In order to gamble responsibly, consider the following strategies:

• Pay your bills and buy food before deciding to gamble
• Only gamble with your own money
• Plan your gambling. Set limits on the time and money you will spend before leaving the house
• Keep a record of your wins and losses
• Do not take an ATM card to access extra money
• Don't drink or use drugs when gambling
• Don't gamble when you’re feeling emotional
• Take the time to learn how the game operates before you play
• Remember, the house always has the advantage
• Do not chase losses
• Balance gambling with your other leisure choices
• Know the warning signs of problem gambling
• Tell someone if you are feeling particularly stressed, unhappy or upset

What Else You Can Do

It is important to remember that help is available. If you feel your gambling is becoming a problem:

• Access professional counselling to help understand the reasons why you gamble
• Access a financial counsellor to assist with a budgeting plan to repay debts
• Make a gambling diary (record all casino visits and the outcomes)
• Identify the future risks (financial, personal, family) of any further problematic gambling and devise strategies to avoid such risks
• Set Play Safe Limits on our VIK machines to cap your spending
• Establish goals to abstain from gambling
• Make an application for voluntary self-exclusion

Should you have any questions about our RSG practices, or how we can help, contact a member of our Responsible Service of Gambling Team on +61 8 9362 7500 or email rsg@burswood.com.au.