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How to Gamble Responsibly
Responsible Gambling means maintaining wagering as a form of pleasure and entertainment whilst understanding the dangers, keeping in control and applying a measured approach. Wagering can be an exciting and enjoyable pastime but only when appropriately balanced with the other elements that make up a healthy lifestyle.
Our goal is to create a healthy and supportive environment around gambling. It’s important to us those who wager with us are informed about the possibility of harm and the resources around them for support.
At Bet Nation we’re all about feeling the sensation, but we are conscious that this can only be achieved within the context of a healthy, responsible and helpful platform.
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Maintain control of how much time and money you are spending
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See gambling as a form of entertainment
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Don’t bet more than you can afford to lose
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Know and accept the odds
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Accept that your spending limits may be less than others
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Don’t go back the next time to try and win back your losses.
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Keep sight of your chances of winning
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1 in 5 Victorians who gamble may be experiencing harm from their gambling.
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$7b - The total cost of gambling to the Victorian community in 2014–2015 was $7 billion.
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73% of Victorians think adolescents are exposed to too much gambling advertising.
Need Some Help?
Bet Nation is committed to educating and supporting those who are struggling with their relationship to gambling.
https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/ or 1800 858 858