Responsible Gambling

Gambling is entertainment, not income

Every game has a built-in house edge. In the long run the operator wins, so money for stakes must always be money you can afford to lose. Anyone trying to pay debts or recover losses through gambling is already on the wrong path.

Warning signs

• You play longer or with higher stakes than planned
• You chase losses with further play
• You borrow money to play or hide it from family
• Play crowds out work, sleep or relationships

Tools in your account

Reputable operators offer deposit limits, loss limits, time limits, breaks and self-exclusion. Set limits before you play, not after. A limit can usually be lowered immediately; an increase takes effect only after a waiting period.

Help

Free and confidential support is available 24/7 from the National Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858 and at Gambling Help Online (gamblinghelponline.org.au). BetStop, the National Self-Exclusion Register, lets you exclude yourself from all licensed Australian online and phone wagering providers in one step at betstop.gov.au.

Protecting minors

Gambling is prohibited for minors. Protect devices with passwords and use filtering software if children live in your household.