Step away for a while
Take a break from gambling and choose something unrelated to stakes or rewards.
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Wellbeing
Put your wellbeing first
Richard responsible gambling guidance starts with recognising that gambling can affect your finances and wellbeing. You can seek support before reaching a crisis.
Keep essentials separate
Set aside money for housing, food, bills and savings before considering any gambling spend.
Reach out to someone
Support is available if you want advice, need time away or are worried about someone close to you.
Risks
Know what gambling can risk
- Gambling results are not a reliable way to earn income.
- Trying to win back losses may lead to spending more.
- Borrowing, hiding gambling or using essential funds are signs to stop and reassess.
- Promotional credits and free spins may have restrictions and still carry financial risk.
Australian players should note that ACMA identifies online casino games and online slots as illegal online gambling services. Read ACMA consumer guidance.
Money boundaries
Set money boundaries and protect essentials
Decide on boundaries in advance
Richard deposit limits and other controls are not stated here. For any lawful service, check the account controls available; a limit is a boundary, not a target.
- Keep essential costs separate and do not borrow to gamble.
- Check when a requested limit change would take effect.
- Confirm whether a control applies to deposits, losses or both.
- If limits are hard to maintain, consider stopping and seeking independent support.
Time boundaries
Plan your time and take a break
- 01
Choose a stopping point
Set a stopping time before you begin and use a reminder outside the gambling service.
- 02
Make time away count
Close the service, silence gambling notifications and switch to another activity.
- 03
Notice changes in your routine
Consider whether gambling is affecting your sleep, work, relationships or thoughts.
- 04
Get help if stopping feels difficult
If you keep extending a session or struggle to stop, contact a support service.
Self-exclusion
Richard self exclusion and access barriers
Richard self exclusion arrangements are not stated here. Before relying on any exclusion, confirm its coverage and process; one request may not block access to every service.
| Choice | What to check |
|---|---|
| Service-level exclusion | Check the provider’s process, duration, account coverage and restrictions on reopening. |
| BetStop register | BetStop covers Australian-licensed online and phone wagering providers, not every gambling service. |
| Device or payment blocks | Ask your device or financial provider which blocking tools are available and what they cover. |
Read the national register’s scope and registration details directly at BetStop.
Warning signs
Recognise when gambling may be causing harm
Chasing losses
Trying to recover money, raising stakes or continuing for longer after losing.
Financial strain
Borrowing, missed bills or difficulty keeping essential spending separate.
Everyday life changes
Poor sleep, secrecy, conflict or gambling taking priority over work and relationships.
These signs can be a reason to seek help; this information cannot assess or diagnose your situation. Gambling Help Online offers resources to help you think through what to do next.
Getting support
Independent support for Australians
Gambling Help Online
Free, confidential support and online counselling are available across Australia.
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BetStop register
Find information about the national self-exclusion register for licensed online and phone wagering.
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Getting support
The Australian Government can help you find national and state gambling support services.
Play NowSupport is also available when another person’s gambling affects you. You can discuss boundaries and your own wellbeing.
What next?
Choose one useful next step
Speak with a counsellor
Gambling Help Online has free, confidential online support.
Visit Gambling Help Online →Make room for a break
Close gambling services, pause related notifications and do something away from gambling. Support can help you plan what comes next.
Browse support information →Understand exclusion coverage
BetStop covers Australian-licensed online and phone wagering. Check its scope and registration process.
Read about BetStop →Your wellbeing matters
You can seek support if another person’s gambling affects your finances, relationships or wellbeing.
Explore help options →Common questions
Richard responsible gambling questions
How do I set Richard deposit limits?
Deposit limit controls are not stated here. Check the account controls available to you and their terms; if you are struggling to stick to a boundary, consider a break and independent support.
Can a deposit limit prevent all harm?
No. Limits have specific coverage and are only one possible safeguard. If boundaries are difficult to maintain, consider taking a break and seeking independent support.
Does BetStop include offshore casinos?
BetStop covers Australian-licensed online and phone wagering providers. Check its official scope before relying on it for a particular service.
Can I get support for a family member?
Yes. Gambling Help Online offers information and support for people affected by another person’s gambling.
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