Responsible Gaming

Australian Support Resources:

• Gambling Help Online: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au — 1800 858 858
• BetStop National Self-Exclusion Register: www.betstop.gov.au
• Gambling Therapy: www.gamblingtherapy.org
• Gamblers Anonymous Australia: www.gamblersanonymous.org.au
• Gambling Help Online: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au

If you need immediate help, don't hesitate to contact these organizations. All services are confidential and free.

Be aware of these warning signs:

• Playing for more money than you originally planned
• Need to play for increasingly higher amounts
• Repeated attempts to win back lost money (chasing losses)
• Borrowing money to gamble
• Neglecting work, school, or family because of gambling
• Feeling anxious or irritable when not gambling
• Lying to friends or family about gambling habits

Most reputable online casinos offer tools to help you control your gaming:

• Deposit limits — Set maximum amounts you can deposit per day, week, or month
• Loss limits — Cap the amount you can lose in a given period
• Time limits — Set maximum playing time per session
• Self-exclusion — Temporarily or permanently block your account
• Reality checks — Regular reminders about time spent playing
• Cool-off periods — Take a short break from gambling

Many Australian states offer self-exclusion programs:

• National: BetStop — betstop.gov.au
• New South Wales: NSW ILGA Gambling Help
• Victoria: VCGLR Self-Exclusion
• Queensland: Queensland OLGR self-exclusion
• Western Australia: Department of Local Government

Contact your state gaming authority for more information about local programs.

Gambling can be addictive. Please play responsibly and only with money you can afford to lose. Set limits before you start playing and stick to them. Never gamble under the influence of alcohol or when feeling stressed or upset.

If you suspect you or someone you know has a gambling problem, seek professional help immediately. Early intervention leads to better outcomes.