Responsible Gaming

Play Responsibly

Lottery games are a form of entertainment and should always be enjoyed responsibly. While winning a lottery prize can be life-changing, it is important to understand the odds and set appropriate limits for your spending. The vast majority of lottery players will not win a major prize, and tickets should only be purchased with money you can afford to lose.

Tips for Responsible Play

• Set a budget: Decide how much you can afford to spend on lottery tickets each week or month, and stick to that limit regardless of jackpot sizes.
• Understand the odds: Visit our Odds Calculator to understand the probability of winning. The odds of winning Division 1 in any Australian lottery are extremely long.
• Do not chase losses: If you have not won in a while, resist the urge to spend more to try to recoup your losses. Each draw is independent.
• Keep it fun: Lottery should be entertainment, not a financial strategy. Never rely on lottery winnings to pay bills or debts.
• Take breaks: If you find yourself spending too much time or money on lottery games, take a break.
• Never borrow money: Do not borrow money or use credit to purchase lottery tickets.
• Be honest with yourself: If gambling is causing stress or financial difficulties, seek help.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone you know, it may be time to seek help:

• Spending more money on gambling than you can afford
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble
• Feeling anxious, stressed, or irritable when not gambling
• Neglecting work, study, or family responsibilities due to gambling
• Lying to family or friends about gambling habits
• Chasing losses by gambling more to try to win back money
• Feeling unable to stop or reduce gambling despite wanting to

Help and Support Resources

If you or someone you know is experiencing problems with gambling, the following free and confidential services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:

Self-Exclusion Options

If you want to take a break from gambling, you can register with BetStop (betstop.gov.au), the Australian national self-exclusion register. This will prevent you from being able to place bets with all licensed Australian wagering and lottery operators. You can also contact individual lottery operators to set spending limits or take a break from purchasing tickets online.

Our Commitment

Australian Lottery Results is committed to promoting responsible gambling practices. We clearly mark all prediction and analysis tools as being for entertainment purposes only. We do not encourage excessive gambling or make misleading claims about the likelihood of winning. All our content includes appropriate disclaimers, and we prominently display responsible gaming information and helpline numbers throughout our website.