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How gambling works

Gambling is a business. Becoming gamble aware and understanding how gambling really works is the starting point to taking control.

How gambling works

Gambling is a business. Becoming gamble aware and understanding how gambling really works is the starting point to taking control.

Inside information on the business

Take a closer look at the mechanics of sports and race betting, casinos, lotteries and scratchies, online gaming and gambling and, of course, the pokies.

Lotteries, Lotto, scratchies and Keno

Lotteries are the most common form of gambling in NSW. But the chance of winning Lotto’s Division One by picking all 7 numbers? Just 1 in 45,379,620.

Poker machines

Gaming machines, or poker machines, are the most common form of gambling for people who have issues with their gambling. How do they really work?

Sports and race betting

Betting on the races and sports has always been popular, but online gambling services make it easier than ever. And the ads are everywhere.

Casinos

Every casino is designed to entertain you and make you feel good about betting. Exciting? Sure. But understand the psychology that gets you in.

Online gambling

Legal online gambling includes Lotto, Powerball and lottery tickets, and betting on racing and sports. But it can be easy to lose track of spending.

Gaming versus gambling

People of all ages enjoy playing games online, and the thrills can be addictive. But what’s the difference between “gaming” and “gambling”?

GambleAware acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land and we pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging. GambleAware is an inclusive support service.

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