Gambling is entertainment, not a way to make money. Most people who gamble do so without harm, but for some players it can become a serious problem. This page outlines the tools and support services available to Australian players.
Recognising Problem Gambling
You may be experiencing problem gambling if you:
- Spend more money or time gambling than you intended
- Chase losses with bigger bets
- Borrow money or sell possessions to fund gambling
- Feel anxious, irritable or depressed when not gambling
- Conceal your gambling from friends or family
- Continue gambling despite negative consequences at home or work
Available Tools at Casinos
All reputable licensed casinos offer responsible gambling tools. These typically include:
- Deposit limits: set a daily, weekly or monthly maximum on how much you can deposit.
- Loss limits: cap your losses over a defined period.
- Session time limits: receive alerts or automatic logouts after a set playing time.
- Reality checks: periodic reminders showing how long you have been playing and your net position.
- Self-exclusion: request a temporary or permanent block on your casino account.
- Cooling-off periods: temporarily pause access to your account without permanently closing it.
To access these tools, look for the Responsible Gambling section in your casino account settings. All casinos listed on this site are expected to offer at minimum self-exclusion and deposit limits.
Support Services in Australia
- Gambling Help Online — free, confidential counselling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 1800 858 858.
- Gambling Help NSW — state-specific support for New South Wales residents.
- Beyond Blue — mental health support, including anxiety and depression related to financial stress.
- Lifeline — crisis support. Call 13 11 14.
Self-Exclusion
If you need to stop gambling entirely, contact each casino where you hold an account to request self-exclusion. Some jurisdictions offer multi-operator exclusion schemes. Check with your state regulator for available options in your area.
This site is intended for adults who gamble responsibly for entertainment. If gambling is causing harm, please seek help before continuing.
Prepared: September 2026. Support service contact details are correct at time of preparation — verify current details on each organisation's website.
