Responsible gambling
Gambling should be a form of entertainment you can walk away from. These tips and services can help keep it that way.
Set limits before you play
- Budget. Decide how much you can afford to lose and treat it as the cost of entertainment.
- Time. Set a timer and stop when it goes off, win or lose.
- Deposit limits. Ask casino support about deposit limits on your account before you start.
Good habits
- Never gamble to pay bills or win back losses.
- Do not gamble when stressed, upset or after drinking.
- Take regular breaks and balance gambling with other activities.
- Remember that bonuses come with terms. Read them so there are no surprises.
Warning signs
It may be time to get help if you:
- Spend more money or time than you planned.
- Borrow money or sell things to gamble.
- Hide your gambling from family or friends.
- Feel anxious, irritable or low when you are not gambling.
- Chase losses with bigger bets.
Take a break or self-exclude
You can ask casino support for a cool-off period or self-exclusion. In Australia, BetStop is the national self-exclusion register for licensed online wagering providers. Note that offshore casinos such as King Johnnie are not covered by BetStop, so contact the casino directly to close or restrict your account.
Free, confidential support
| Service | How to reach |
|---|---|
| Gambling Help | 1800 858 858, 24/7 |
| Gambling Help Online | gamblinghelponline.org.au |
| Gambling Therapy | gamblingtherapy.org |
| Lifeline | 13 11 14 |
Protect minors
Gambling is for adults 18 and over only. Use parental controls and keep account logins private on shared devices.