Responsible Gambling

Gambling should be an enjoyable form of entertainment. For the vast majority of people it stays that way. If it is no longer enjoyable — or is causing financial, emotional, or relationship difficulties — help is available, it is free, and it is confidential.

Know the Warning Signs

Problem gambling can affect anyone, regardless of income, age, or how long they have been gambling. Common warning signs include:

  • Chasing losses by continuing to gamble after losing money
  • Gambling with money set aside for rent, bills, or essential expenses
  • Spending more time or money gambling than intended
  • Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed when not gambling
  • Hiding gambling activity from family or friends
  • Borrowing money to fund gambling

Recognising these signs early — whether in yourself or someone you know — makes it easier to take action.

Free Support in Australia

Gambling Help Online offers free, anonymous counselling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can contact them by phone, online chat, or email.

Lifeline Australia provides crisis support for Australians experiencing financial or emotional hardship related to gambling or other causes.

Tools to Help You Stay in Control

Licensed online casinos provide several built-in tools to help players manage their activity. If you are registered at a casino, look for these options in your account settings:

  • Deposit limits — Set daily, weekly, or monthly deposit caps. Changes to increase a limit take effect after a cooling-off period.
  • Loss limits — Cap the total amount you can lose in a given period.
  • Session time limits — Set a maximum play session length with reminders.
  • Reality checks — Periodic notifications of how long you have been playing and how much you have wagered.
  • Self-exclusion — Temporarily or permanently block your access to a casino's platform. This is a serious tool with a mandatory cooling-off period before it can be reversed.
  • Take a break — Short-term account pauses (24 hours to several weeks) without permanent exclusion.

Advice for Using Apple Pay

Apple Pay makes depositing fast and frictionless, which is convenient but means you spend less time considering each deposit. Keep these habits in mind:

  • Set a deposit limit at the casino before you start playing, not after.
  • Check your bank app to track gambling deposits separately from everyday spending.
  • If you find that instant payments make it harder to stick to limits, consider using a payment method with more friction for gambling specifically.

Commitment to Responsible Information

This site is intended for adult players who can make an informed, free choice to gamble recreationally. We do not encourage excessive gambling, promote gambling as a way to make money, or target vulnerable individuals. All casino links on this site lead to casinos that hold a valid gambling licence and offer standard responsible gambling tools.