Gambling should be entertainment, not a way to make money or solve financial problems. This page collects practical steps and support services for readers in Australia.
Before you play
- Only gamble if you have reached the legal age where you live.
- Decide a budget you can afford to lose and keep it separate from rent, bills and savings.
- Use the deposit, loss and session limits that casinos offer, and set them before your first deposit.
- Do not chase losses and do not gamble when stressed, tired or after drinking.
Warning signs
Spending more than planned, hiding gambling from family, borrowing to play, feeling irritable when you stop, or thinking about gambling most of the day are signs to pause and seek help.
Legal note for Australia
Online casino services aimed at Australians are restricted under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. A licence from another country does not make a casino authorised in Australia, and this site does not check whether an operator is legally allowed to serve you. Protections available from licensed Australian operators may not apply to offshore sites.
Using an e-wallet
A wallet such as EcoPayz (Payz) makes moving money fast, which can make it easier to overspend. Consider keeping only your planned budget in the wallet and review your transaction history regularly.
Free support
- Gambling Help Online: free, confidential support at gamblinghelponline.org.au, available 24/7.
- National helpline: 1800 858 858.
- Self-exclusion: ask each casino to exclude you, and use the exclusion tools of your bank or card provider where available.
If you are in immediate danger or distress, contact your local emergency number.