Personal stories

... I was introduced to sports betting in 2012; I had a really good year on the punt winning more than $30000. It all went south in 2013, one day it all went wrong, I lost $30,000 savings in one day and after that it just escalated.

Read Bo's story

It probably started late last year when I lost my job and was looking for extra money so I went to my bank app clicked on $20,000 loan and it was in my bank the next day ... When a few weeks went by, I was done to my last couple of $100s.

Read Rhys's story

I unfortunately have a sports-betting addiction. It’s hard to say that, but it’s true. I’m 26 years old and last night was another losing week after a loss of $3,600 in a single week.

Read Junior's story

Enough is enough. My husband has been gambling for as long as he’s been legally allowed (18) ... I’m exhausted. I’m stressed. I’ve had enough. Why can’t he stop? Why won’t he get help?

Read Bianca's story

I don’t know where to start, I have been gambling since my teens. I have worked hard my whole life and would always spend that money on gambling.

Read Brent's story

... all I’m saying is that getting into a room is about taking that first step and whatever it takes.

Read Ludomaniac's story

This 100 Day Challenge was tricky for the first couple weeks but then once weekends were reclaimed quite easy. I still watched the races and had slight urges at times but I feel this helped normalise watching races without having to bet.

Read Clinton's story

... I am seeking help and attempting to rid gambling from my life, there is only one person who can do this ... me ... but there is much help out there and the 100 Day Challenge is a great way, although I failed day 1, I hope the coming 99 will be better.

Read Nincumpoop's story

I started gambling when I was 18 and now I'm going to be 44 years old in December. I stopped gambling on November 2013. It will be 5 years not craving for a bet.

Read Mary's story

Now I wish that I had never been introduced to gambling. I don't gamble everyday or even three times a week, but when I do go I lose everything. I don't know how to walk out with money in my pocket. I watch others win and think I am going to win too.

Read Nita's story

My problem is I know I'll lose yet still go and gamble. I can't escape the feeling of needing to do it and now with the pressure of a debt on top, I'm really stuffed.

Read Chris's story

I really got into online gambling and tried to chase my losses which blew out of proportion, $300 down, $500 down, $1000 down, before you knew it I was $100,000 down.

Read Simon's story