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More Information About Problem Gambling

Gambling becomes a problem when it causes harm to the gambler and those close to them. Usually this means they are spending more money or time on gambling than they can afford:

When gambling becomes a problem people affected can feel guilt and shame about their behaviour, often because it is out of control
Excessive guilt and distress often causes them to hid the problem from those they care about
To hide the problem they may stop seeing family and friends
They may lie about where they have been or why money is missing
Problem gambling can break relationships and families, cause financial stress and affect work performance
In some cases a problem gambler may sell personal and family items or even commit crime to recover lost money

Nobody is immune to developing a problem with gambling; it can happen to anyone in our society

Problem gamblers can be male or female, high or low-income earners, from all age groups, from any religion, from any town, suburb, state or country.