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Gambling - Better Health Channel

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Whether it’s buying a lotto ticket, placing a bet on the horses, sport events or using the pokies, many people gamble at some stage. But even if you only have a flutter from time to time, it’s important to know how gambling works so you have realistic expectations about your chances of winning. Gambling odds are designed to work against you. If you gamble, you should expect to lose. Gambling should be budgeted as an expense, just like going out for dinner, and not considered a way to make money. When you gamble, do you know what your chances of winning really are? This table shows the odds of winning on some common forms of gambling in Victoria. The bottom line is, no matter what type of gambling you do, you should always expect to lose. If you want to make sure gambling doesn't become an issue, here are some tips to help keep the balance right: It’s sometimes hard to know if your gambling is getting out of hand. A common reaction is to minimise it or deny that it’s causing harm. Some

Gambling | Better Health Channel Skip to main content Drugs Gambling Actions for this page Listen Print Summary Read the full fact sheet Gambling products are designed to keep people gambling and can lead to harm. If you gamble you should expect to lose. Gambling should be budgeted as an expense, just like going out for dinner, and not considered a way to make money. If gambling is causing you harm, understanding why you gamble can help you change your behaviour. On this page Gamblers should expect to lose The odds work against you You are in control Is my gambling causing harm? Help is availa

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