Gambling can cause financial and personal harm. It should not be treated as income, a way to repay debt or a solution to money problems. If it is becoming difficult to stop, support is available.
Find support
Gambling Help Online offers gambling information and support. The Australian Government’s BetStop support tools page also lists counselling, financial-help and other support options.
Notice when gambling is getting in the way
Warning signs can include spending money needed for bills, borrowing to continue, hiding losses, repeatedly breaking intended limits or trying to win back money already lost. Time spent gambling can also affect sleep, work and relationships. You do not have to wait for a crisis before asking for help, and support can also be useful for family members or friends affected by someone else’s gambling.
Make a break easier to keep
Close the game and avoid adding money to recover a loss. Remove promotional reminders and consider account limits, account closure or self-exclusion. Some banks offer gambling transaction blocks; ask your bank what its controls cover. Device-blocking tools and support from someone you trust may add another practical barrier.
A bonus does not undo previous spending or turn the next result into a certainty. Spending more to finish wagering can create additional losses. If a limit has been reached, an unfinished promotion is a reason to stop rather than an obligation to continue.
Understand BetStop’s scope
BetStop — the National Self-Exclusion Register is a free Australian Government service covering licensed Australian online and phone wagering providers. It should not be assumed to exclude an account with every offshore casino or to replace venue-specific exclusion arrangements. Check the service’s coverage and use any additional operator or device controls needed.
Games and calculators have limits
Return to player is a theoretical average across extensive play, not a personal repayment rate. A high RTP does not make a session predictable. Betting systems, changing stakes and chasing a sequence cannot guarantee recovery of a loss. Tools on this website explain arithmetic or terminology; they are not instructions to keep gambling.
Adults and access
This website is intended for adults aged 18 and over. Keep gambling accounts and payment access away from children and do not leave games running on shared devices. Website accessibility, a foreign licence or a promotional claim should not be taken as confirmation that a service is authorised for people in Australia. The ACMA’s online gambling information explains the relevant regulatory topics.
Contacting this website
For an issue with our published material, contact John Weekes. Online Slots AU is not a counselling service and cannot close an external casino account. Use the independent support resources above for gambling-related assistance.