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Responsible gambling - Consumer Affairs Victoria

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CONTINUED<br />

A1<br />

Wanna bet? Why do people gamble?<br />

Exercise 3 – Electronic Gaming machines cont.<br />

h) What is the gamblers’ fallacy?<br />

i) How did a feeling of luck play a role in <strong>gambling</strong> for Connie?<br />

j) What is the typical probability of winning at the pokies?<br />

GAMBLER’S HELP LINE<br />

20<br />

<strong>Responsible</strong> Gambling | Section A: What’s the big deal?<br />

<strong>Consumer</strong> <strong>Affairs</strong> <strong>Victoria</strong> | consumer.vic.gov.au<br />

k) For Connie, how did the pokies offer escape? How can this reason for <strong>gambling</strong> lead to financial strain?<br />

Exercise 4 – Stay in Control video clip<br />

Form small groups or work with a partner on these activities:<br />

a) List three (3) of the messages that are promoted by the Recklessness dancers.<br />

b) List three (3) of the messages that are promoted by the Responsibility dancers?<br />

c) What message overall did you find the most relevant?<br />

d) Compile a list of three (3) messages of your own that promote a responsible attitude to <strong>gambling</strong>.<br />

1800 858 858 www.problem<strong>gambling</strong>.vic.gov.au

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