How Much Are You Spending?
Often gamblers have no idea how much they’re spending; sometimes when it’s spent in smaller amounts it doesn’t feel like much, but when you add it together it’s actually a lot.
Try and think of how much you spend each week on all types of gambling. You'll see it quickly adds up.
$25 per week
In 1 week:
$25 gets you bread and milk for a week.
In 1 month:
In one month $100 gets you some new shoes.
In 1 year:
In one year $1200 gets you a return trip to Samoa.
$50 per week
In 1 week:
$50 gets you petrol for the week.
In 1 month: (groceries)
In one month $200 gets you food shopping for the household for a week.
In 1 year: (phone)
In one year $2400 gets you a brand new iPhone and iPad.
$100 per week
In 1 week: (school)
In one week $100 gets you a school uniform for your kids.
In 1 month: (trolley)
In one month $400 gets you groceries for a month.
In one year: (car)
In one year $4800 gets you a car.
$150 per week
In 1 week: (books)
In one week $150 gets you a year’s worth of primary school fees.
In 1 month: (dryer)
In one month $600 gets you a new washing machine.
In 1 year: (tv)
In one year $7000 gets you a 70" Full High Definition 3D TV ($5000) with a top of the line home theatre system ($2000).
$200 per week
In 1 week: (sushi)
In one week $200 gets you movies and dinner out with the family.
In 1 month: (roo)
In one month $800 gets you a return trip for two to Australia.
In 1 year: (house)
In one year $9600 would cover a chunk of your rent.
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