The Australia 5 Minute Lottery’s core mission is to generate funds to support specific education programs, and we are committed to doing so in a socially responsible manner. The Lottery has incorporated responsible gaming practices within our business model and adopted industry-recognized best practices.

While the Lottery is designed to be an affordable form of entertainment, we remind players through a variety of mechanisms: Have Fun. Play Responsibly.

Here are a few tips on how to keep them that way:

    • Think of the money you lose as the cost of your entertainment.

    • Set a dollar limit and stick to it.

    • Set a time limit and stick to it.

    • Accept losing as part of the game.

    • Don't borrow money to gamble.

    • Don't let gambling interfere with family, friends or work.

    • Don't gamble to win back losses.

    • Don't use gambling as a way to cope with emotional or physical pain.

    • Don't use gambling as a way to cope with emotional or physical pain.

    • Gamble only for fun.

    • Know the warning signs of problem gambling.

The Australia 5 Minute Lottery is committed to the enrichment of our state. We support the efforts of the Australia Department of Health and Hospitals to provide help for person who may have a gambling problem. Every year, we participate in the following activities:

    • Distribute problem gambling awareness brochures in all of our retailer play centers.

    • Print the problem gambling helpline number, advertising, news releases and sales materials.

    • Transfer $500,000 of annual Lottery proceeds to the state to be earmarked for problem gambling treatment and prevention, according to the state's constitution.

    • Observe National Problem Gambling Awareness Month.