Help for problem gamblers
There is a wide range of free, confidential help throughout NSW for people with gambling problems, or for family or friends of a person who might have a gambling problem.
All of it is available via the 24 hour, seven day a week, G-line (NSW) telephone assistance and referral service on freecall 1800 633 635.
Hotels and registered clubs in NSW are also required to enter into arrangements to establish and conduct a self-exclusion scheme to allow patrons to ban themselves from nominated areas of a venue or the entire venue.
Read more about self exclusion schemes.
Read more about G line.
Gambling hangover site
Problem gamblers and their families can also access a range of support and self-help options by going to
www.gamblinghangover.nsw.gov.au 
This site, which is funded through the Responsible Gamblin
g Fund, includes:
- A quiz to assess whether your gambling is a problem.
- A 'gambling calculator' to assess your likely losses over a year.
- A searchable database of gambling support and counselling services throughout NSW.
- A range of materials including a free practical workbook, for you to order or download.
- A free text message service where you can subscribe to SMS reminder prompts at times when you are most likely to gamble.
- Video and written stories from people with gambling problems with their perspectives and advice.
- Information about the 24-hour telephone counselling service G-Line
Gaming information brochures
Our office also produces a range of gaming information brochures to assist people in understanding information including:- The odds of winning on lotteries and gaming machines;
- the rules associated with lotteries and games; and
- help contact points for family and friends effected by gambling related activities.
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