Responsible Gambling

Play for the right reasons

Treat any money you gamble as the cost of entertainment, like a movie ticket. Only ever play with money you can afford to lose, and never with money meant for rent, bills or family.

Set your limits before you play

• Decide a deposit and loss limit before your session, and stick to it.
• Set a time limit so a session does not stretch out without you noticing.
• Never chase losses by increasing your bets to win money back.
• Take regular breaks, and never gamble when upset, tired or under the influence.

Tools that help

Reputable casinos offer deposit limits, loss limits, session reminders, time-outs and self-exclusion in your account settings. Use them early. If a site does not offer these, treat that as a warning sign.

Signs it may be a problem

• Spending more time or money than you intended.
• Chasing losses, or gambling to escape stress or low mood.
• Borrowing money, or hiding your gambling from people close to you.
• Feeling anxious, guilty or irritable about gambling.

Where to get help (Australia)

• Gambling Help Online: 1800 858 858, free and confidential, 24/7, at gamblinghelponline.org.au.
• Lifeline: 13 11 14 for crisis support.
• BetStop, the National Self-Exclusion Register: betstop.gov.au, to exclude yourself from Australian-licensed operators.

A note for Australian players

The operators we list are licensed offshore, so Australian self-exclusion schemes may not cover them. Many offer their own self-exclusion, and you can also use device-level blocking tools. If you need to stop, reach out to Gambling Help Online first.

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