Precontemplation
Gambling harms
Signs of gambling harms to be aware of for people who gamble and concerned family and friends
Spending more money on gambling than you would like
Spending more time gambling
Chasing your losses
Neglecting responsibilities in other areas of your life
Relationship and/or financial difficulties
Gambling to avoid problems and/or negative emotions
Spending more money on gambling than you would like
Mental health problems (anxiety, depression) due to gambling
What are your odds of winning?
Knowing the odds of gambling can help you have a realistic view of your chances of winning.
The chances of winning prizes advertised on gaming machines in any one game range from extremely rare to relatively frequent.
Generally, the higher the prize, the more unlikely it is the occur.
Being struck
by lightning
1 in
576,000
Winning spot
10 Keno
1 in
8,911,711
Winning
OZ lotto
1 in 45,379,620
Roulette number
coming up
1 in
37
Winning the highest
jackpot on a machine
1 in 10 million
Support services for more information
Support services are available if you are experiencing harm from gambling including concerned others.
Amity Community Services
Confidential and free face-to-face and telehealth counselling sessions available
Free call 1800 684 372
(08) 8944 6565
24hr gambling helpline: 1800 858 858
Turning Point
https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Holyoake – Alice Springs
Gambling counselling
(08) 8952 5899
Anglicare NT
Financial counselling
Darwin – (08) 8985 0000
Katherine – (08) 8963 6100
Alice Springs – (08) 8951 8000
Catholic Care NT
Financial counselling
Darwin – (08) 8944 2000
Katherine – (08) 8971 0777
Tennant Creek – (08) 8962 3065