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§ Help · Australia

Responsible gambling

Sophie KerrReviewed by Sophie Kerr, Casino Bonus Researcher · Updated June 2026

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.

SOS

Need help now?

Gambling Help Online, chat, phone, email, 24/7
BetStop, national self-exclusion register
Lifeline 13 11 14, crisis support

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.

Free Australian help, available today

ServiceContactWhat it offers
Gambling Help Online1800 858 858, 24/7Free counselling and live chat
Lifeline13 11 14Crisis support any hour
Gamblers Anonymous AUgaaustralia.org.auPeer meetings nationwide
Gamban / BetBlockerApp storesBlocks offshore casinos at device level
Your bankApp settingsGambling transaction blocks

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