NSW SOUTH EAST RESIDENTS URGED TO THINK ABOUT THEIR LIMITS DURING RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING AWARENESS WEEK 2017
Residents in the local area are being encouraged to think about their gambling choices during Responsible Gambling Awareness Week 2017.
Responsible Gambling Awareness Week will run in NSW from 23 to 29 October and people are being asked to take a moment to think about how responsible their gambling practices are.
Gambling Help Manager Toni Reay of Anglicare Gambling Help Counselling Service said the period between the footy grand finals and Melbourne Cup was a great time for people to consider if they need to make any changes to their gambling behaviour.
“It can be hard to avoid increased media coverage and sports betting advertising around this time of year.
“However, regardless of whether you like betting on the occasional long shot or always backing favourites, Responsible Gambling Awareness Week is a great time to keep your limits in mind,” Ms Reay said.
Responsible Gambling Awareness Week in NSW is run by the NSW Government’s Responsible Gambling Fund. The Responsible Gambling Fund is committed to funding programs and initiatives that support responsible gambling and prevent and minimise the risk of problem gambling related harm in the community.
For more information on Responsible Gambling Awareness Week visit gamblinghelp.nsw.gov.au.
To contact the Gambling Help service in your local area phone Anglicare Gambling Help Counselling service on 02 48234034 or 1800 234 988
Media contact: Amy Lanham 0437 321 451
