Responsible Gambling

Gambling is a form of entertainment, not a guaranteed source of income. This page provides resources and guidance for Australian players who want to gamble responsibly, or who may be experiencing gambling-related harm.

Gambling Help Online

Gambling Help Online provides free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can access counselling via chat, phone (1800 858 858), or email. Services are available to gamblers, their families, and friends.

Signs of problem gambling

• Spending more money or time on gambling than you intended
• Chasing losses — continuing to gamble to try to win back money you have lost
• Gambling affecting your relationships, work, or finances
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or unable to focus when not gambling
• Hiding your gambling from family or friends
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling

Tools to stay in control

Reputable online casinos offer responsible gambling tools. Ask your casino about:

• Deposit limits — set daily, weekly, or monthly maximum deposit amounts
• Loss limits — cap how much you can lose in a given period
• Session time limits — set reminders or hard limits on session duration
• Self-exclusion — temporarily or permanently block your account
• Reality checks — periodic on-screen reminders of time and money spent

Australian support organisations

• Gambling Help Online — 1800 858 858 (24/7)
• Gamblers Help (Victoria)
• Responsible Gambling Victoria
• Gamblers Anonymous Australia

All gambling products featured on this site are for entertainment purposes only. Gambling is not a reliable strategy for making money. Past results do not predict future outcomes. If you are in financial difficulty, please seek advice from a financial counsellor, not from gambling.