Research shows that gambling behaviour is influenced by a person's beliefs about their likelihood of experiencing problems and what it means to gamble responsibly.
People who gamble at risky levels often overestimate how much their family or friends gamble and approve of risky gambling. When people think betting is more common than it really is, it can influence their own gambling choices.
Getting an accurate picture of how much family and friends spend on gambling, how often they lose and what they really think of risky gambling may help you reduce your own gambling habits and recognise when your gambling is getting out of control.
Some research suggests that people who lose more than $40 a week, gamble more than once a week and participate in two-to-three different gambling activities are at a higher risk of gambling harm.
If you think your gambling behaviour is starting to worry you, go to Get Support.