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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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NSW Youth Gambling Study 2020

We’ve released the results of our survey of over 2,000 young people aged 12-17 on gambling and simulated gambling. The research looks at young people’s gambling behaviour and attitudes, their exposure to gambling advertising, and what influences them.

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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.

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SHARE YOUR STORY TO HELP REDUCE GAMBLING HARM

2nd March 2021

Your personal experience of gambling harm and ideas will help the Office of Responsible Gambling better understand how we might inform, support and partner with the community to tackle gambling harm.

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.

INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS OPEN TODAY

1st February 2021

The latest round of Infrastructure Grants opened on Monday, 1 February 2021. The NSW Government offers grants to communities across NSW to support the building, renovation and fit-out of infrastructure. Funding is available for arts and cultural infrastructure, sport and recreation infrastructure and projects that assist communities with essential infrastructure and disaster readiness.

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