Responsible play and immediate support

If gambling is causing stress, secrecy, debt or loss of control, support is available now. You do not need to wait for the situation to become worse.

Steps you can take today

• Tell one trusted person what is happening.
• Move essential money out of immediate reach and ask your bank about gambling blocks.
• Register with BetStop for Australian-licensed online and phone wagering services.
• Install reputable blocking tools and remove stored payment methods.
• Do not borrow or gamble again to recover a loss.

Warning signs

Common signs include gambling longer than planned, increasing stakes after losses, hiding transactions, borrowing, missing bills, repeated attempts to stop and feeling anxious or irritable about gambling.

In an emergency

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000. If you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.