New South Wales residents are being encouraged to think about their gambling choices during the state’s Responsible Gambling Awareness Week, which runs from October 23 to 29.
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The campaign urges people to take a moment to think about how responsible their gambling practices are.
Samaritans offers a counselling service in Cessnock that can help people to change their gambling behaviour.
Samaritans’ Gambling Help counsellor Graeme Penney said it is always a good time for people to consider if they need to make any changes to their gambling behaviour.
“It can be hard to avoid being lured by the mass of sports media coverage and sports betting advertising on TV and on social media,” Mr Penney said.
“Young men especially can be tempted by notifications and invitation to place bets on their smart phones.
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“Regardless of your betting choices – sports, horses or pokies – Responsible Gambling Awareness Week is a great time to keep your limits in mind or even stop gambling completely.
“It can become very expensive for some families, but the good news is that most people who seek help do achieve their gambling control goals.”
The good news is that most people who seek help do achieve their gambling control goals.
- Gambling counsellor Graeme Penney
Gambling counselling is available via the Samaritans at Cessnock. Call 4993 3455 to make an appointment.
Help is also available 24 hours via the Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858 or online at gamblinghelp.nsw.gov.au.
Responsible Gambling Awareness Week is run by the NSW Government’s Responsible Gambling Fund.
