Gambling should remain entertainment
Gambling involves risk and outcomes are uncertain. There is no reliable way to guarantee a win or recover losses. Decide whether gambling is right for you, and never treat it as a source of income or a solution to financial pressure. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose after essential expenses are covered. Gambling is for adults only; check the age and legal requirements that apply where you live before accessing any operator.
Set boundaries before you play
Choose a spending limit and time limit before starting, and do not increase them to chase losses. Consider using available deposit, loss and session limits in an operator account. Take regular breaks, avoid gambling when distressed or affected by alcohol or other substances, and keep gambling separate from bills and credit. E-wallets make payments convenient, so consider limiting the balance you keep available and turning off marketing notifications. A payment method cannot remove the financial risk of gambling.
Use account safety tools
Many gambling sites provide a time-out, cooling-off period or self-exclusion option. These controls may prevent access to an account or restrict marketing for a selected period. Check the operator’s help pages for its exact rules, duration, exclusions and steps to reactivate an account. Where available, use device or payment-provider controls as an additional barrier. A self-exclusion request at one operator may not apply automatically to other operators, so seek information on the relevant local scheme and consider asking someone you trust to support your plan.
Recognise when to seek help
Warning signs can include spending more time or money than intended, hiding gambling, borrowing to gamble, feeling unable to stop, or experiencing stress in relationships, work or finances. You do not need to wait for a crisis to ask for help. For confidential support in Australia, contact Gambling Help Online at gamblinghelponline.org.au or call 1800 858 858. The service provides information, counselling and support for people affected by gambling, including family and friends. If you are in immediate danger, call 000.
Other support and self-exclusion information
BeGambleAware offers information about safer gambling and where to seek help. Australian state and territory gambling regulators and support services can provide information about self-exclusion options in your area; use official government or regulator websites to find current tools. We do not provide clinical or financial advice. This page is informational and cannot replace help from a qualified professional or support service.
Our approach
This website compares payment information and does not encourage gambling. We do not operate casinos, hold player funds or process bets. Offers and payment controls differ by operator and can change, so consult the relevant operator’s official terms. If gambling is affecting you, consider stopping access and talking to a trusted person or a support service today.