Responsible Gambling

Gambling can be an enjoyable form of entertainment, but it carries real financial risk. This page provides factual information about responsible gambling tools and support services available to Australian players.

Signs of Problem Gambling

  • Spending more than you can afford to lose
  • Gambling to recover previous losses ("chasing")
  • Lying to family or friends about gambling activity or losses
  • Missing work, social events, or responsibilities due to gambling
  • Feeling anxious or irritable when not gambling
  • Borrowing money to gamble

Tools to Manage Gambling

Most casinos offer voluntary self-management tools. If a casino lists responsible gambling features, look for:

  • Deposit limits — set a daily, weekly, or monthly cap on how much you can deposit
  • Loss limits — cap how much you can lose in a period
  • Session time limits — set a maximum play session length
  • Time-outs — take a short break (24 hours to 6 weeks) from your account
  • Self-exclusion — close your account for a set period or permanently

Bank-Side Controls

Many Australian banks let you block transactions to gambling merchants (MCC 7995) directly in your banking app. This is a practical, bank-enforced limit that applies at the payment level regardless of which gambling site you visit. Check your bank's app settings or contact your bank to find out more.

National Self-Exclusion

BetStop is Australia's National Self-Exclusion Register for Australian-licensed sports betting operators. Note: BetStop applies to licensed Australian operators only, not to offshore online casinos.

Gambling Blocking Software

  • BetBlocker — free app that blocks access to gambling sites across devices
  • Gamban — comprehensive blocking software, approximately A$40 per year

Free Confidential Support

Gambling Help Online: gamblinghelponline.org.au — call 1800 858 858, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, free of charge. Counsellors can help you or someone you know affected by gambling.

PayID Casino AU is an affiliate information website. We do not operate a gambling service and cannot enforce account limits or self-exclusions. Always use the tools provided by the casino or your bank directly.

Last reviewed: September 2024.