Responsible Gambling

Gambling should be entertainment, not a way to make money or solve money problems. This page is for anyone who wants to keep play under control.

Before you play

• You must be 18 or older.
• Check that online gambling is allowed where you live and read the operator terms.
• Decide your budget and time limit before you start, and stick to them.

Warning signs

• Spending more than you planned or chasing losses
• Borrowing money or missing bills to gamble
• Lying about how much you play
• Feeling anxious, irritable or low when you are not playing

Tools to stay in control

Ask the operator about deposit limits, session reminders, time-outs and self-exclusion. Use them early rather than late. Bonuses never make a loss easier to recover.

Where to get help in Australia

• National Gambling Helpline: 1800 858 858, free and available at any hour
• Gambling Help Online
• BeGambleAware
• Gambling Therapy

Blocking tools

Consider installing gambling blocking software on your devices and asking your bank about gambling transaction blocks.

If you are worried about someone else, talk to them calmly and without blame, and encourage them to contact one of the services above.