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Responsible Gambling

Gambling should be entertainment: something you do for fun, within your means. When gambling stops being fun and starts causing harm, it's important to know where to turn. This guide provides tools and resources to help you gamble safely.

Safe Gambling Guidelines

Set a budget before you play and stick to it
Set time limits for your gambling sessions
Only gamble with money you can afford to lose
Never chase losses. This leads to bigger losses
Avoid gambling when drunk, stressed or depressed
Use casino responsible gambling tools (deposit limits, cooling-off periods)

Self-Assessment

Answer these questions honestly. If you answer "yes" to any of them, you may have a gambling problem and should consider seeking help.

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Do you spend more money on gambling than you can afford to lose?

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Do you gamble to escape problems or relieve feelings of helplessness, guilt, anxiety or depression?

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Have you ever lied to family members or others to hide the extent of your gambling?

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Have you tried to cut back or stop gambling but failed?

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Do you feel restless or irritable when trying to reduce or stop gambling?

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Have you ever jeopardised or lost a significant relationship, job or opportunity due to gambling?

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Have you ever borrowed money or sold possessions to fund gambling?

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Do you find yourself needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money to feel the same excitement?

If you answered yes to any question: Contact the Gambling Help Hotline on 1800 858 858 for free, confidential support.

Self-Exclusion

Most reputable crypto casinos offer self-exclusion tools that allow you to restrict your access to gambling sites for a set period. In Australia, you can also use national self-exclusion schemes.

BetStop: National Self-Exclusion Register

This is Australia's national self-exclusion register. It excludes you from all licensed Australian online wagering services.

Visit BetStop: National Self-Exclusion Register →

Casino Self-Exclusion

Contact your casino's support team to request account closure or self-exclusion. Most casinos offer cooling-off periods, deposit limits and permanent exclusions.

Australian Help Resources

View full list of Australian gambling helplines →