What does gambling really cost you?
This spend check takes about a minute. Pop in what you spend on gambling in a normal week, and you'll see what it adds up to over a year, and what it could grow into if you saved it instead. It's all worked out on your own device, and nothing you type gets sent anywhere.
If you saved it instead
a week could grow to
in , at interest
- Money you put aside
- Interest earned
- Interest a year, by then
What it adds up to
How you sit against the lower-risk limits
Australian research found that people who gamble more than these limits are several times more likely to be harmed by it. In each range, the lower number is the more cautious one. Staying under them is no guarantee, because some people are harmed below them too. Read the research.
What betting costs on average
Lotteries, Keno, scratchies and pokies pay back less than they take too, on average. See what a lotto game is really worth, or see just how long the jackpot odds are.
Want the real number?
A rough weekly guess is a good start. Writing down what you actually spend and win, every time, tells you a lot more. The spending diary keeps a private record on your device and checks it against the same limits. And if you'd like to know why it's so easy to spend more than you meant to, our guides show how gambling is built to keep you going.
If gambling is causing problems for you or someone you know, free and confidential help is there 24/7 from Gambling Help Online or on 1800 858 858. Here's how to spot the signs.