Problem gambling is gambling that affects and disrupts your personal, work and family life.

Almost anyone who gambles is at risk of becoming a problem gambler. Beginning to lose control of your gambling is an indication that you are developing a gambling problem.

Around 500,000 Australians are at risk of becoming problem gamblers. For every person who has a gambling problem at least five to ten others are affected. What this means is that if you are a problem gambler your addiction and actions affects at least five other people close to you.

Problem gambling can have a huge economic impact on a family. As a problem gambler you could end up losing around $21,000.00 per year.