Talk to someone
- Gambling Help Online: 1800 858 858, free and confidential, 24/7. Chat and email on gamblinghelponline.org.au.
- Lifeline: 13 11 14, crisis support, 24/7. lifeline.org.au
- National Debt Helpline: 1800 007 007, free financial counselling. ndh.org.au
Warning signs
- You spend more money or time than you planned.
- You chase losses with bigger bets.
- You borrow money, sell things or skip bills to gamble.
- You hide your gambling from people close to you.
- You feel anxious, low or irritable when you are not gambling.
One of these is enough reason to call. You do not need to wait until things are bad.
BetStop does not cover offshore casinos
BetStop, the national self-exclusion register (1800 238 786), blocks you from licensed Australian betting sites. Online casino services cannot be licensed in Australia, so BetStop does not block the casinos in our catalogue. These steps do work with them:
1. Exclude yourself at each casino
Every casino has a responsible gambling or self-exclusion option, in your account settings or through its support chat. Ask to close your account for at least six months and ask that it not be reopened early. Do this at every casino you have an account with, including its sister sites. You can read each casino's own safer-gambling rules on our Casino Terms page.
2. Block gambling sites on your devices
Blocking apps stop gambling sites opening on your phone and computer. BetBlocker is free; Gamban is a paid alternative. Install one on every device you use.
3. Block gambling at your bank
Many Australian banks, the four biggest included, let you block gambling payments on your cards in their app. Search your banking app for "gambling block".
4. Check whether a site is blocked
ACMA keeps a list of illegal gambling websites blocked in Australia. Casino Snoop checks the domains we hold against it every day.
Limits if you play
- Set a deposit limit in your account before you play, and keep it low.
- Decide on a time limit and use a timer.
- Never gamble with money for bills, rent or debts.
- Bonuses come with wagering rules: read them on Wagering & Limits before you accept one.
- Take breaks, and stop when it stops being fun.
Worried about someone else
Gambling Help Online also helps family and friends: 1800 858 858, 24/7.