Australian Helplines
All services below are free, confidential and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
National Gambling Helpline
Free 24/7 counselling for gambling problems. Includes referral to local support services.
Lifeline Australia
Crisis support and suicide prevention. Available 24/7 by phone, chat and text.
Beyond Blue
Mental health support including anxiety and depression linked to problem gambling.
Gamblers Anonymous
Peer support meetings across Australia for people with gambling problems.
Self-Help Tools
All reputable online casinos offer these tools — access them in your account settings or contact support.
Deposit Limits
Set daily, weekly or monthly limits on how much you can deposit.
Take a Break
Temporarily suspend your account for 24 hours, a week or a month.
Self-Exclusion
Permanently or long-term block yourself from a casino or all gambling sites.
Session Limits
Cap how long you can play in a single session to stay in control.
Reality Checks
Receive pop-up reminders showing how long you've been playing.
Loss Limits
Set a maximum loss threshold — the casino stops you when you reach it.
Signs of Problem Gambling
Ask yourself honestly:
- Do you spend more than you can afford to lose?
- Do you chase losses — keep playing to win back money you've lost?
- Has gambling caused arguments with family or friends?
- Do you think about gambling when you're not playing?
- Have you borrowed money or sold possessions to fund gambling?
- Do you feel anxious, irritable or depressed when you can't gamble?
- Have you tried to cut back or stop, but couldn't?
If you answered yes to two or more questions, consider speaking to a counsellor. The National Gambling Helpline (1800 858 858) is free and confidential.
Safe Gambling Tips
- Set a budget before you play — decide how much you can afford to lose and stick to it.
- Never chase losses — if you've hit your limit, stop. Chasing losses almost always makes it worse.
- Treat it as entertainment, not income — the house always has an edge over time.
- Don't gamble under stress or while drinking — impaired judgement leads to bigger losses.
- Take regular breaks — set a timer and step away from the screen every 30 minutes.
- Only use money you can afford to lose — never use rent, bills or emergency funds.
- Use the tools available — deposit limits and self-exclusion exist for a reason.
Our Policy
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