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You can get information, referral and support online or by contacting our free confidential phone service on 1800 858 858. We’re available anytime: 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It’s a free call – in fact, the number won’t even show up on your bill.

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Reclaim the Game

Reclaim the Game is an awareness initiative being delivered in partnership with sporting organisations. Cricket NSW are the first organisation to partner with the Office under this program. Having matches free of gambling advertising means families can reclaim the game and go back to enjoying their sport.

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Are you showing Betiquette?

Attention chaps! Are you showing Betiquette when punting?  It’s all about staying in control when betting.  We’ll show you how easy it is to show some Betiquette and stay in control on your betting instead of letting betting control you.

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The link between gaming and gambling

Games that simulate gambling are more common than you think. Find out what gambling looks like in games, what are the effects of gambling in games and how to create a safer environment for your child.

Reclaim the Game

Sports betting promotion is part of most sports. Whether you’re watching on TV or at the game, it’s got to the point where many children think that betting is a normal part of sport. We want to change that.

Latest news

MACARTHUR FC AND SYDNEY SWANS SET TO RECLAIM THE GAME FROM BETTING ADVERTISING

31st March 2021

Fans of two high-profile NSW sports teams will soon be able to enjoy games free of betting advertisements under a new partnership with the Office of Responsible Gambling.

Announcement of new service providers for GambleAware service across NSW

31st March 2021

The Office of Responsible Gambling has recently completed the tender process to establish GambleAware Providers across NSW, the first major stage of the implementation of the redesign of gambling support and treatment services in NSW.

WANDERERS LATEST CLUB TO SAY NO TO SPORTS BETTING SPONSORS

10th February 2021

Sports fans in NSW will soon be able to enjoy more sport free of betting advertisements after the Office of Responsible Gambling announced a new partnership with the Western Sydney Wanderers.

NEW RESEARCH LOOKS AT YOUTH GAMBLING

31st January 2021

A study commissioned by the NSW Office of Responsible Gambling has found almost 30 per cent of young people surveyed had gambled in the past year. The NSW Youth Gambling Study 2020 investigated the gambling attitudes and behaviours of young people aged 12-17 through focus groups and an online survey of over 2,200 people.

TWO NEW RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING FUND APPOINTEES

23rd December 2020

Two new appointees with expertise in public health, government and the gambling industry will join the Responsible Gambling Fund (RGF) Trust to advise the NSW Government on responsible gambling.

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