For most people, playing lottery games is fun and low risk. However, a small number of people may find that they are spending more than they can afford, or that gambling is having a negative impact on other areas of their life.
Play Responsibly
Our Vision is for a more hopeful, healthy, connected and sustainable community life for all Western Australians.
Each week we give Western Australians a chance to dream through our lottery games which in turn, raises funds for the Western Australian community.
As a Government entity and iconic WA brand, Lotterywest is committed to ensuring that our games are safe and return value to the community.
Gambling Helpline
Call the Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858. It is free to call and will not be listed on your phone bill.
Face-to-face support
Call (08)9325 6644 to speak with Centrecare's Client Liaison Officer and make an appointment for face-to-face support.
Gambling Help Online
gamblinghelponline.org.au is a website offering support, tips and information for anyone affected by gambling.
Your chances of winning
Lottery games are a game of chance. Your chance of winning a prize depends on which game you play and the number of games or lines you buy.
Warning signs
Check out the signs that may indicate you or someone you know has or may be developing a problem with gambling.
Tips for responsible play
What can you do to try and reduce your spending or the spending of someone you know on gambling?
Self-exclusion
Self-exclusion is a way to voluntarily exclude yourself from gambling.
Spend limit
Through your Lotterywest membership you can update your account settings to set an online weekly spend limit.
Gambling calculator
See how much you spend on gambling using the Gambling Help Online calculator.
Age of play
You must be 16 years or older to buy all Lotterywest games. It’s against the law to sell a lottery ticket to any person under the age of 16, and penalties apply.
Additionally, retailers are not permitted to pay prizes to anyone under the age of 16 or allow them to collect prizes on behalf of their parents, guardians or other adults.
Find out more in our ‘Play Responsibly’ brochure, which is also available in multiple languages. For more information about our commitments or our gambling safety program, contact us on 133 777 or hello@lotterywest.wa.gov.au