Gambling should be a paid-for pastime with a clear limit. If it starts to feel like a way to fix money problems, it’s time to stop and talk to someone.
Habits that help
- Set a budget per week and keep it separate from bill money.
- Use deposit limits in your casino account from the start.
- Leave your card details out of the casino; use a voucher if you want a hard cap.
- Stop when the budget is gone, and don’t deposit again the same day.
- Withdraw any win before you’re tempted to replay it.
Warning signs
- Spending more than you planned, more often.
- Trying to win back losses.
- Feeling anxious when you can’t play.
- Arguments at home about gambling.
If you want to stop
BetStop applies to licensed Australian wagering providers and doesn’t reach offshore casinos. To stop at an offshore site, email its support and ask to self-exclude, turn on the gambling block in your bank’s app and use blocking software on your phone and computer.
Free help in Australia
- Gambling Help Online: 1800 858 858, any time, or chat at gamblinghelponline.org.au.
- Lifeline: 13 11 14.
- Gamblers Anonymous Australia: gaaustralia.org.au.
- National Debt Helpline: 1800 007 007.
Partners, family and friends can call these services too.
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Last updated on 26 October 2026.