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Signs that gambling may be a problem
- Spending more than you planned or can afford to lose
- Chasing losses — gambling more to win back what you've lost
- Thinking about gambling frequently when you're not playing
- Hiding gambling activity from people close to you
- Gambling to escape stress or difficult emotions
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
- Neglecting work, relationships, or other responsibilities
Quick self-check
- Have you bet more than you could afford to lose in the past 12 months?
- Have you gone back to win back money you lost?
- Have you borrowed money or sold anything to fund gambling?
- Has gambling caused financial, health, or relationship problems?
- Have people close to you expressed concern about your gambling?
- Have you felt you might have a problem?
If you ticked three or more boxes, please consider reaching out to Gambling Help Online (1800 858 858). It's free, confidential, and often the most useful first step.
Tools to stay in control
Deposit limits
All reputable Australian-friendly casino sites allow deposit limits — daily, weekly, or monthly. Set them before you start playing, not after a bad session. Limit reductions take effect immediately; increases are usually delayed 24–72 hours by design.
Self-exclusion
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 in Australia simultaneously. Individual casino self-exclusion is also available on every site we recommend.
Blocking software
BetBlocker (free), Gamban, and Gamblock can block gambling websites across all your devices at the network level — effective even when willpower isn't.