How Much Are You Spending?
Often gamblers have no idea how much they’re spending; sometimes when it’s spent in smaller amounts it doesn’t feel like much, but when you add it together it’s actually a lot.
Try and think of how much you spend each week on all types of gambling. You'll see it quickly adds up.
$25 per week
IN 1 WEEK:
$25 gets you bread and milk for a week.
IN 1 MONTH:
In one month $100 gets you some new shoes.
IN 1 WEEK:
$25 gets you bread and milk for a week.
IN 1 MONTH:
In one month $100 gets you some new shoes.
IN 1 YEAR:
In one year $1200 gets you a return trip to Samoa.
$50 per week
IN 1 WEEK:
$50 gets you petrol for the week.
IN 1 MONTH:
In one month $200 gets you food shopping for the household for a week.
IN 1 WEEK:
$50 gets you petrol for the week.
IN 1 MONTH:
In one month $200 gets you food shopping for the household for a week.
IN 1 YEAR:
In one year $2400 gets you a brand new iPhone and iPad.
$100 per week
IN 1 WEEK:
In one week $100 gets you a school uniform for your kids.
IN ONE MONTH:
In one month $400 gets you groceries for a month.
IN 1 WEEK:
In one week $100 gets you a school uniform for your kids.
IN ONE MONTH:
In one month $400 gets you groceries for a month.
IN ONE YEAR:
In one year $4800 gets you a car.
$150 per week
IN 1 WEEK:
In one week $150 gets you a year’s worth of primary school fees.
IN 1 MONTH:
In one month $600 gets you a new washing machine.
IN 1 WEEK:
In one week $150 gets you a year’s worth of primary school fees.
IN 1 MONTH:
In one month $600 gets you a new washing machine.
IN 1 YEAR:
In one year $7000 gets you a 70" Full High Definition 3D TV ($5000) with a top of the line home theatre system ($2000).
$200 per week
IN 1 WEEK:
In one week $200 gets you movies and dinner out with the family.
IN 1 MONTH:
In one month $800 gets you a return trip for two to Australia.
IN 1 WEEK:
In one week $200 gets you movies and dinner out with the family.
IN 1 MONTH:
In one month $800 gets you a return trip for two to Australia.
IN 1 YEAR:
In one year $9600 would cover a chunk of your rent.
Sharing and talking
Reaching out to friends or whānau you trust is a good first step if you’re worried about gambling. Kōrero about your feelings and discuss what you can do about it.
If you’re worried about your gambling, the best thing you can do is talk to someone you know and trust. Your friends and whānau may already be worried that something is troubling you and may even know it's gambling.
Staying In Control
If you or someone you know is struggling to stay in control, these tips for safer gambling may help.
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem or you're worried one might be developing, we have a few great tips to bring it into line. Find a plan that works for you using our tips below, then share your plan with trusted whānau and friends to help you stay on track.
Sharing and talking
Reaching out to friends or whānau you trust is a good first step if you’re worried about gambling. Kōrero about your feelings and discuss what you can do about it.
If you’re worried about your gambling, the best thing you can do is talk to someone you know and trust. Your friends and whānau may already be worried that something is troubling you and may even know it's gambling.
Staying In Control
If you or someone you know is struggling to stay in control, these tips for safer gambling may help.
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem or you're worried one might be developing, we have a few great tips to bring it into line. Find a plan that works for you using our tips below, then share your plan with trusted whānau and friends to help you stay on track.