Gambling Issues

Gambling Calculator

Ever wondered how much you really spend on gambling over a year? This calculator can give you a true picture of gambling spending.

To complete the calculator, choose the answers that come as close as possible, on average, to your own gambling.

*1. How many days each month do you usually gamble?

*2. On average, how much money do you take with you each time?

*3. How much money do you usually withdraw from an ATM or EFTPOS while you are gambling?

*4. How much money do you usually borrow from others while you are gambling?

*5. How much money do you usually go home with at the end of a gambling session?

Spending more than expected? Check out your readiness to change.

Gambling can be an expensive form of entertainment. If you want to spend less take a look at our tools for regaining control.

Want to talk over your results? You can speak to a counsellor online

You can keep a copy of your results in my profile and retake the calculator as often as you like. This is a good way to monitor your progress.

Are you spending more than you expected? Check out our money management strategies to regain control of your spending.

Page last updated: Thursday, 15 September 2011