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, Gambling Help Line (NSW) telephone assistance and referral service on freecall 1800 858 858.
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 the Gambling Help 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
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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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