Keep Gambling Recreational
Gambling should be treated as paid entertainment, not as a way to earn income or recover losses.
Every wager carries the possibility of losing money, and no result is guaranteed.
Set Limits Before You Begin
Choose a fixed spending amount that does not affect rent, bills, food, savings or other commitments.
Set a clear finishing time, take breaks and stop when the planned limit is reached.
Avoid Chasing Losses
Increasing bets after a loss can lead to larger financial and emotional harm.
A previous result does not make a future win more likely.
Warning Signs
Possible warning signs include borrowing to gamble, hiding gambling activity, missing obligations, feeling unable to stop, chasing losses or using gambling to escape stress.
If these signs appear, pause and seek confidential support.
Practical Protection Steps
Keep gambling funds separate from essential money, avoid gambling while affected by alcohol or intense emotion, and consider venue exclusions, account limits or bank gambling blocks where available.
Support in Australia
Free and confidential gambling support is available in Australia through official counselling and gambling help services.
Visitors may also speak directly with the responsible gambling team at the relevant licensed venue.
Adults Only
Casino gambling is restricted to adults aged 18 years and over. Minors should not be given access to gambling accounts, venues or promotional materials.