Responsible gambling and where to get help
Gambling is not a way to make money. Pokies and casino games are built so the house wins over time. Treat any spend as the price of entertainment, and only spend what you can afford to lose.
Get help now
- Gambling Help Online: gamblinghelponline.org.au, phone 1800 858 858, free, confidential, 24 hours a day.
- Lifeline: 13 11 14 for crisis support, 24 hours a day.
Warning signs
- Betting more than you planned, or chasing losses to win them back.
- Borrowing, selling things or hiding gambling to cover it.
- Gambling to escape stress, or feeling anxious or irritable when you stop.
- Arguments about money, or missing work or family time because of gambling.
Ways to stay in control
- Decide a limit on money and time before you start, and stop when you reach it.
- Never gamble with rent, bills or borrowed money, or when upset, tired or drinking.
- Use the deposit, loss and time limits an operator offers, and ask for a cool-off or self-exclusion if you need it.
- Consider gambling-blocking software on your devices, and ask your bank about gambling blocks on cards.
BetStop (betstop.gov.au) is the national self-exclusion register for licensed Australian wagering providers. It covers regulated betting services, not offshore casinos, so do not assume it blocks every site. Read what it covers and what it does not.
What the maths says
Our bonus calculator shows what a wagering requirement is expected to cost, and for typical terms the answer is often more than the bonus. Bonuses can encourage you to bet more than you planned. Decide whether a bonus is worth taking before you deposit, not after.
You must be 18 or older to gamble. If you are under 18, do not use gambling products.