§ Help · Australia
Responsible gambling
18+ only. Gambling is entertainment, not income. If it stops being fun — stop. The resources below are free, confidential and available 24/7 in Australia.
LIMITS
Set limits before you start
- Deposit limit — daily, weekly, monthly.
- Loss limit — a number you can lose and walk away.
- Session time limit — set an alarm.
- Cooling-off period — use the operator's self-exclusion tools.
- Never chase losses. Never borrow to gamble.
WARNING SIGNS
Warning signs of harm
- Spending more than you planned, more often than you planned.
- Hiding gambling from family or friends.
- Gambling to recover losses or to feel okay.
- Borrowing money or selling things to gamble.
- Missing work, sleep, meals, or commitments because of gambling.
If you are in crisis, contact Lifeline 13 11 14 (Australia) or your local emergency service. Gambling harm is treatable — reach out.
Tools and protections in Australia
- BetStop — the National Self-Exclusion Register: one form, all licensed Australian interactive wagering operators.
- Gambling Help Online — free counsellor support by chat, email or phone.
- Bank blocks — most major Australian banks let you block gambling transactions in the app.
- ACMA — the Australian regulator publishes notices about prohibited interactive gambling services.
- Operator tools — deposit limits, time alerts, reality checks, self-exclusion. Use them.
This page is informational, not medical or legal advice. If you or someone you know is experiencing gambling harm, please use the help links above.