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What's gambling really costing you?
For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au
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Block every licensed betting site in one step
BetStop is the National Self-Exclusion Register. It works across operators, which a limit inside a single account cannot do.
- It is free, and it is an Australian Government service.
- One registration blocks you from all licensed Australian online and phone betting providers.
- You choose how long: a minimum of 3 months, up to a lifetime.
- After at least 3 months you can apply to end a self-exclusion early.
- It does not cover online casino games or other gambling services that are provided illegally in Australia.
Register at betstop.gov.auor call 1800 238 786, 9 am to 9 pm Monday to Friday (AEST/AEDT), except national public holidays
Source: BetStop, About the register and Frequently asked questions, as it read on .
Limits inside a Betfair account
Set these before the first deposit, when nothing is riding on the decision.
| Deposit limit | A cap on what you can pay in per day, week or month. It can be set in the registration form, before the account exists. |
|---|---|
| Loss limit | A cap on losses over a day, a week, a month or a year. |
| Time out | Blocks the account for 24, 48 or 72 hours, 7 days or 30 days. |
| Self-exclusion | Closes the account for 6 months, for 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 years, or permanently. |
| Activity statement | A statement of your account activity, issued each month. |
Source: Betfair's Responsible gambling page, as it read on (the saved copy we read).
Five questions worth answering honestly
This is not a test and there is no score. A yes to any of them is a reason to talk to one of the services below.
- Have you bet more this month than you decided you would?
- Have you placed a bet to get back money you lost on an earlier one?
- Have you paid in money that was meant for rent, bills or food?
- Does anyone close to you not know how much you bet?
- Do you feel on edge on days when you do not bet?
Free help, and when each line is open
Gambling Help Online
The national gambling helpline, with counselling by phone, online chat and email. Free and confidential.
Open: 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
BetStop
The National Self-Exclusion Register, an Australian Government service. One free registration blocks you from all licensed Australian online and phone betting providers.
Open: 9 am to 9 pm Monday to Friday (AEST/AEDT), except national public holidays.
Lifeline
Crisis support and suicide prevention, by phone, text and online chat.
Open: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
National Debt Helpline
Financial counselling from a not-for-profit service, for when betting has left you with debts. Free and confidential.
Open: Weekdays, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Gambler's Help
Victoria's gambling support service, provided by community organisations across the state. Free and confidential.
Open: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Numbers and hours were read on each service's own site, or on BetStop's support page, on . Wattle Select has no connection with any of them.