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# [Responsible Wagering](https://tasracing.com.au/governance/responsible-wagering)

 Written by [Tristan Heffernan](https://tasracing.com.au/governance/author/tristan-heffernan) | Dec 17, 2024 1:07:33 PM

**Tasracing’s commitment to promoting responsible wagering**

Tasracing recognises that while the vast majority of people who gamble do so for enjoyment and entertainment, there are some people for whom this form of entertainment has become a problem, causing them personal and financial distress.

This website provides a discreet means of finding out more.

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**Responsible Gambling**

Responsible gambling occurs in an environment where people make informed and rational decisions about their participation in gambling, based on their own individual circumstances.

**4 Tips for responsible Gambling**

- Set yourself time and money limits and stick to them
- Take frequent breaks
- Don’t chase your losses – walk away
- Only spend what you can afford on gambling

And remember, gambling for the fun of it – not for the money. If it stops being fun…**STOP!**

 

**How can I tell if I have a problem?**

- Do you bet more than you can really afford to lose?
- Do you need to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same feeling of excitement?
- Do you go back another day to try to win back the money you lost?
- Do you borrow money or sell things to get money to gamble?
- Do you feel that you might have a problem with gambling?
- Do people criticize your betting or tell you that you have a gambling problem, whether or not you think it’s true?
- Do you feel guilty about the way you gamble or what happens when you gamble?
- Does your gambling cause you any health problems, including stress or anxiety?
- Does your gambling cause any financial problems for you or your household?

If you answered **YES** to any of these questions, you could be heading towards a gambling problem

 

**Need Help?**

**Support Groups and Counselling**

A range of counselling services are available in your state to provide assistance with gaming-related issues. Many counselling services are free or government-subsidised.

Call the national 24 hour Gambler’s Helpline on 1800 858 858 to ask about counselling services in your area or click the correct link below for more information.

 

| TAS | [https://www.dpac.tas.gov.au/divisions/cpp/community-and-disability-services/gambling-support-program/gamblers-help-support-services](https://www.dpac.tas.gov.au/divisions/cpp/community-and-disability-services/gambling-support-program/gamblers-help-support-services) |
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| VIC | [https://responsiblegambling.vic.gov.au/](https://responsiblegambling.vic.gov.au/) |
| NSW | [http://www.gamblinghelp.nsw.gov.au/](http://www.gamblinghelp.nsw.gov.au/) |
| ACT | [https://www.gamblingandracing.act.gov.au/](https://www.gamblingandracing.act.gov.au/) |
| SA | [https://problemgambling.sa.gov.au/](https://problemgambling.sa.gov.au/) |
| NT | [https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/services-in-your-state/northern-territory](https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/services-in-your-state/northern-territory) |
| WA | [https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/services-in-your-state/western-australia](https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/services-in-your-state/western-australia) |

 

**Tasmanian Gambling Exclusion Scheme**

The Tasmanian Gambling Exclusion Scheme (TGES) is based on the *Gaming Control Act 1993*. The TGES provides a means for patrons to exclude themselves from gambling. People can be excluded from gambling in several different ways: [Click here to view Exclusion Information](https://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/gambling/getting_help/exclusions)

- Self-Exclusion
- Venue Operator exclusion and
- Third Party Exclusion

**Government Brochures and information**

All gambling providers in Tasmania are covered by the *Responsible Gambling Mandatory Code of Practice for Tasmania*. The Code defines problem gambling as being characterised by difficulties in limiting money and/or time spent on gambling, which leads to adverse consequences for the gambler, other, or for the community.[ Click here to view the Code.](https://www.treasury.tas.gov.au/Documents/Responsible%20Gambling%20Mandatory%20Code%20of%20Practice%20for%20Tasmania.PDF)

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