Stay in control
Responsible gambling
Betting should be entertainment, not a way to make money. If it stops being fun, it is time to take a break.
Tips to stay in control
- Set a deposit limit — and stick to it.
- Only bet what you can comfortably afford to lose.
- Never chase your losses.
- Set a time limit and take regular breaks.
- Do not bet under the influence of alcohol or when you are upset.
- Keep betting as one activity among many — not your main one.
Know the warning signs
- Betting more than you planned, or more than you can afford.
- Chasing losses to win money back.
- Borrowing money or selling things to gamble.
- Hiding your betting from family or friends.
- Betting affecting your work, sleep, mood or relationships.
Tools that can help
Deposit limits
Every licensed bookmaker lets you set deposit limits in your account. Use them.
Take a break
Most bookmakers offer time-outs and self-exclusion directly in the app.
BetStop
The national self-exclusion register lets you block yourself from all licensed Australian betting services in one step.
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