Gambling is when you bet money on something that is not certain to happen.
There are many different forms of gambling including card games, horse racing, poker machines and betting on sports games.
For some people gambling is a harmless form of entertainment, but for others it can become a serious problem.
Can you win money?
The more you gamble, the more money you will lose.
Facts about the pokies
Nothing you can do will increase your chances of winning money on a poker machine.
- It doesn’t matter how many times you play.
- It doesn’t matter what time you play, or what the machine looks like.
- It doesn’t matter how much money has gone into the machine.
A poker machine is never due to pay out.
If you play the pokies, you should play for entertainment. Never expect to win money.
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Last reviewed: May 2016
Target audience: General
Resource Type: Brochures