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Research shows that gamblers tend to remember their wins more than their losses. But the reality is that nearly everyone will lose money over a long period of time. This tool helps you to work out how much you will lose on average over a year if you keep gambling at your usual rate.


Calculator questions
Choose the answers that come as close as possible, on average, to your own gambling. Hit the submit button and the gambling calculator will work out roughly what gambling is costing you over a year.

Use numerals without dollar signs (eg 100) rather than words (eg a hundred dollars).

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How many days each month do you usually gamble?

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On average, how much money do you take with you each time?

3

How much money do you usually withdraw from an ATM or EFTPOS while you are gambling?

4

How much money do you usually borrow from others while you are gambling?

5

How much money do you usually go home with at the end of a gambling session?

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Someone with gambling patterns like yours could expect to lose

$0 per year

Your gambling is likely to be causing real damage in your life. Call Gambling Help 1800 858 858 today. Our advisors will help you take control and make some positive changes.


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