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Gambling can be fun as long as you remember it is a form of entertainment and entertainment costs money. Even if you win once in a while, gambling will cost you more to play than you will ever be likely to receive.
There is no doubt that there are people who have won the first division lotto prize or hit the jackpot on the pokies or backed the outside chance but even for these people to stay ahead they need to understand that the more you play the more you pay.
This section of the website presents some information on:
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Gaming Machine myth busters and
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some information about odds of winning
What is gambling?
Gambling involves the staking of money or items of value on the outcome of an uncertain event that is determined by chance.
Three types of activities are generally included in the definition:
- Gaming - the exchange of an item of value according to the outcome of a game (eg cards, roulette, electronic gambling devices).
- Betting or Wagering - where wagers are placed on the outcome of a race or sporting event.
- Lotteries - where distribution of money occurs by random draw.
Australian Psychology Association
Last reviewed 2 June 2008
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