Contents

• Ways to stay safe when gambling
• 1.
  General
• 2.
  Financial requirements
• 3.
  Protection of children and other vulnerable persons
• 4.
  ‘Fair and open’ provisions
• 5.
  Marketing
• 6.
  Complaints and disputes
• 7.
  Gambling licensees’ staff
• 8.
  Information requirements
• 9.
  Gaming machines in gambling premises
• 10.
  Assessing local risk
• Organisations that can help
• Talk to someone if you're feeling overwhelmed
• Think about why you are gambling
• Monitor how often you are gambling
• Put a limit on your spending
• Give yourself timeouts from gambling
• Always read the terms and conditions
• Make sure that the gambling business is licensed
• Sharing personal information with third parties

Think about why you are gambling

There are many reasons why people gamble, and these reasons can vary and change over time. It may be helpful to think about why you are gambling, for example, is it a social activity or has it turned into a habit?

Think carefully about your motivations to gamble, and be aware if these begin to change.

Gambling should not be used to improve personal finances

If your main motivation to gamble is to escape debt or if you are using gambling in order to make money quickly, then speak to a financial adviser (opens in new tab) or student support services (opens in new tab) who will be able to help you with money concerns.

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