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How Much Are You Spending?

Often gamblers have no idea how much they’re spending; sometimes when it’s spent in smaller amounts it doesn’t feel like much, but when you add it together it’s actually a lot.

Safer Gambling Aotearoa

Try and think of how much you spend each week on all types of gambling. You'll see it quickly adds up.

$25 per week

Milk and bread on a white background

IN 1 WEEK:

$25 gets you bread and milk for a week.

A pair of blue chuck taylor shoes

IN 1 MONTH:

In one month $100 gets you some new shoes.

Palm tree on a white background

IN 1 YEAR:

In one year $1200 gets you a return trip to Samoa.

$50 per week

A red fuel pump nozzle

IN 1 WEEK:

$50 gets you petrol for the week.

A shopping basket filled with groceries

IN 1 MONTH:

In one month $200 gets you food shopping for the household for a week.

Safer gambling logo on an iPad and iPhone

IN 1 YEAR:

In one year $2400 gets you a brand new iPhone and iPad.

$100 per week

A young boy wearing a shirt and tie

IN 1 WEEK:

In one week $100 gets you a school uniform for your kids.

A shopping trolley full of groceries

IN ONE MONTH:

In one month $400 gets you groceries for a month.

Car keys on a white background

IN ONE YEAR:

In one year $4800 gets you a car.

$150 per week

A stack of library books on a white background

IN 1 WEEK:

In one week $150 gets you a year’s worth of primary school fees.

A white washing machine with a white background

IN 1 MONTH:

In one month $600 gets you a new washing machine.

TV and audio speaker set on a white background

IN 1 YEAR:

In one year $7000 gets you a 70" Full High Definition 3D TV ($5000) with a top of the line home theatre system ($2000).

$200 per week

Movie tickets and dinner shown as a reward instead of gambling

IN 1 WEEK:

In one week $200 gets you movies and dinner out with the family.

Kangaroo on a white background

IN 1 MONTH:

In one month $800 gets you a return trip for two to Australia.

A villa with a white picket fence

IN 1 YEAR:

In one year $9600 would cover a chunk of your rent.

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Sharing and talking

Reaching out to friends or whānau you trust is a good first step if you’re worried about gambling. Kōrero about your feelings and discuss what you can do about it.

If you’re worried about your gambling, the best thing you can do is talk to someone you know and trust. Your friends and whānau may already be worried that something is troubling you and may even know it's gambling.

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Staying In Control

If you or someone you know is struggling to stay in control, these tips for safer gambling may help.

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem or you're worried one might be developing, we have a few great tips to bring it into line. Find a plan that works for you using our tips below, then share your plan with trusted whānau and friends to help you stay on track.

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