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.
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 available in the following languages:
For more information about our commitments or our gambling safety program, contact us on 133 777 or hello@lotterywest.wa.gov.au
How does early involvement in gambling affect youths?
Early involvement in gambling, including with lottery tickets, can increase the risk of developing a gambling problem later in life.
When do most adolescents experience their first gambling encounter?
Many adolescents report their first gambling experience occurs around 9-11 years of age.
Do gender differences exist in adolescent gambling habits?
While male adolescents gamble more frequently than females, female adolescents are more actively involved in lottery play.
What percentage of adolescents are at risk for gambling problems?
10-14% of adolescents are at-risk for developing a gambling problem.
What is the impact of problem gambling on youth compared to adults?
Problem gambling impacts 4-6% of youth ages 12-17, compared to 1% of adults.