Responsible Gaming
Gambling should be a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Never wager more than you can comfortably afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years or older, or the local legal age for gambling in your Australian state or territory, to use this website. Underage gambling is illegal and harmful. We encourage parents and guardians to use filtering software and monitor online activity.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Gambling can become problematic. These signs may indicate that help is needed:
- Chasing losses by returning to win back money
- Hiding gambling from family or friends
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble
- Neglecting work, study, or relationships because of gambling
- Feeling restless or irritable when trying to stop
- Lying about time or money spent gambling
- Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or low mood
Self-Help Tools
Use these practical steps to keep gambling within safe limits:
- Deposit limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit over a day, week, or month.
- Loss limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose in a session or period.
- Reality checks: Receive reminders about how long you have been playing.
- Self-exclusion: Block yourself from accessing gambling platforms for a set time.
- Time-out periods: Take a short break from gambling, from 24 hours to several weeks.
Support Organizations
If gambling is affecting you or someone you know, contact a free and confidential service in your country or region:
- Australia: Gambling Help Online — 1800 858 858
- United Kingdom: GamCare and GamStop
- Canada: Responsible Gambling Council
- United States: National Council on Problem Gambling — 1-800-GAMBLER
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung
- Other regions: Contact the most relevant national problem gambling organization in your country.
Seek Help Now
If you or a loved one shows any of these warning signs, please seek help today. Talking to a professional is a sign of strength, not weakness. You are not alone.