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Gambling Harm Awareness Week 2024

Oct 21, 2024
Today marks the start of Gambling Harm Awareness Week for 2024.
Gamble Aware statistics: 75% of clients are male. 18-29 year olds show increase in sports betting/online gambling

Punters being asked ‘What are you really gambling with?’

Oct 16, 2023
Western Australians are being encouraged to recognise the warning signs of gambling-related harm and to seek help.
A hand holding a mobile phone

What are you gambling with?

Oct 17, 2022
With Gambling Harm Awareness Week 2022 kicking off today, Western Australians are being encouraged to recognise the warning signs of gambling-related harm and seek help.
Responsible Gambling Awareness Week showing an illustration of a man and a dog

Spot the signs and show gambling who’s boss

Nov 8, 2021
As Responsible Gambling Awareness Week (RGAW) kicks off today, the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is encouraging Western Australians to recognise the warning signs before gambling becomes a problem.
Page reviewed 23 August 2023