Responsible gambling
Gambling should be entertainment, not a way to make money. Chances are you're about to lose — so only ever play with money you can afford to lose, and set your limits before you start.
Get free, confidential help
If gambling is causing you stress, or affecting your money, work or relationships, support is available 24/7 and it's free.
- Gambling Help Online — call 1800 858 858 or chat at gamblinghelponline.org.au.
- BetStop — National Self-Exclusion Register — exclude yourself from all licensed Australian online gambling services at betstop.gov.au.
- Lifeline — for crisis support, call 13 11 14.
Tools you can use right now
Reputable casinos give you controls to stay in charge. Use them before you need them:
- Deposit limits — cap how much you can pay in per day, week or month.
- Loss and wager limits — stop play once you hit a set figure.
- Session reminders and time-outs — take a short break of 24 hours up to several weeks.
- Self-exclusion — close access to your account for a longer fixed period.
Signs it might be a problem
Chasing losses, betting more than you planned, borrowing to play, hiding how much you gamble, or feeling anxious about it — these are warning signs. If any sound familiar, talk to one of the services above. There's no charge and no judgement.
Keeping under-18s out
Online gambling is strictly 18+. If you share a device, consider filtering software such as GamBlock or Gamban to block gambling sites, and keep your login details private.