BetStop excludes a person from Australian-licensed online and phone wagering services. Combine it with bank blocks, device filters and venue programs where relevant.
A single barrier may leave gaps between online wagering, physical venues and illegal offshore sites. Layering independent controls reduces the need to rely on willpower during a difficult moment.
BetStop coverage
The national register applies to Australian-licensed interactive wagering providers. It is free and can cover a selected period or a permanent exclusion.
BetStop coverage should be considered alongside legality, published terms and personal limits. A single favourable detail never cancels the wider risk or turns a random product into a predictable one.
Add payment friction
Ask your bank about gambling transaction blocks, reduce transfer limits and remove stored payment details from devices and browsers.
Add payment friction should be considered alongside legality, published terms and personal limits. A single favourable detail never cancels the wider risk or turns a random product into a predictable one.
Block digital access
Use reputable blocking software and enable app-store or device restrictions. Do not attempt to bypass ISP blocks on illegal services.
Block digital access should be considered alongside legality, published terms and personal limits. A single favourable detail never cancels the wider risk or turns a random product into a predictable one.
Include real-world venues
State and territory venue exclusion programs differ. A counsellor can help identify the relevant process in your location.
Include real-world venues should be considered alongside legality, published terms and personal limits. A single favourable detail never cancels the wider risk or turns a random product into a predictable one.
Practical checklist
- Register with BetStop if applicable
- Call the bank
- Install device blocks
- Remove saved payments
- Contact a gambling counsellor
Common mistakes
- Keeping a backup account
- Using another person’s identity
- Treating a lapse as failure
- Leaving easy credit available
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