Responsible Gambling

Signs gambling may be a problem

• Spending more than you planned or can afford to lose
• Chasing losses — playing more to try to win back what you've lost
• Gambling to escape stress or difficult emotions
• Hiding gambling activity from people close to you
• Borrowing money to fund gambling
• Neglecting work or relationships because of gambling time

Self-exclusion tools

BetStop is Australia's National Self-Exclusion Register. Register at betstop.gov.au or call 1800 238 786. It's free and excludes you from all licensed interactive wagering services simultaneously. Individual casino self-exclusion is also available at every site we recommend.

Deposit limits

All sites on our best online pokies australia list allow deposit limits — daily, weekly, or monthly. Set them before you start playing. Limit reductions apply immediately; increases are usually delayed 24-72 hours by design.

Blocking software

BetBlocker (free), Gamban, and Gamblock can block gambling sites across all your devices. Effective even when willpower isn't enough.