Gambling should only ever be entertainment. Our content is for adults aged 18 and over. It is illegal for anyone under 18 to open a betting account or gamble.
Free and confidential support
- Gambling Help Online: call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- BetStop is the National Self-Exclusion Register. Self-exclude from all licensed Australian online and phone wagering providers at betstop.gov.au.
- New South Wales: GambleAware NSW
- Victoria: Gambler's Help
Tools to stay in control
Every licensed Australian bookmaker must offer tools that help you manage your betting. These include:
- Deposit limits, which you can set before you place your first bet
- Activity statements showing your wins and losses
- Take a break options and self-exclusion
- BetStop, which excludes you from every licensed provider at once
Signs gambling may be a problem
- Spending more money or time than you intended
- Chasing losses or betting to win back money
- Borrowing money or missing bills to gamble
- Hiding your betting from family or friends
- Feeling anxious, guilty or irritable about gambling
If any of these sound familiar, reach out to Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858.