Step away regularly
Take a break from gambling and choose an activity without stakes or rewards.
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Key principles
Put wellbeing first
Gambling can bring financial and emotional harm. 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.
Speak to someone
Support is available if you want advice, need a break or are concerned about someone close to you.
Potential harms
Know the risks
- Gambling is not a dependable source of income.
- Trying to win back losses can lead to spending more.
- Borrowing, hiding gambling or using essential funds are signs to stop and reassess.
- Promotions and free spins may have conditions and do not remove financial risk.
In Australia, ACMA identifies online casino games and online slots as illegal online gambling services. Read ACMA consumer guidance.
Spending boundaries
Protect your budget and essentials
Plan your boundaries first
If using a lawful service, check which deposit or loss controls are available. A limit is a boundary, not a spending goal.
- Prioritise essential costs and do not borrow to gamble.
- Check when a requested limit change takes effect.
- Confirm whether a control applies to deposits, losses or both.
- If staying within a limit is difficult, pause and seek independent support.
Time boundaries
Manage time and take breaks
- 01
Set an end time
Choose when to stop before you begin, and set a reminder outside the gambling service.
- 02
Make your break count
Close the service, silence gambling notifications and move on to another activity.
- 03
Check in with yourself
Notice any changes to sleep, work, relationships or how much you think about gambling.
- 04
Reach out for help
If you keep extending sessions or struggle to stop, contact a support service.
Self-exclusion
Self-exclusion and access blocks
Self-exclusion can help put distance between you and a gambling service. Check its coverage and process; one request may not block every website.
| Control | What to check |
|---|---|
| Provider exclusion | Ask about 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 what blocking options are available and what they cover. |
For details about the national register, read its scope and registration information at BetStop.
Warning signs
When gambling may be causing harm
Chasing a loss
Trying to recover money, raising stakes or continuing after a loss.
Financial strain
Borrowing, unpaid bills or difficulty protecting money for essentials.
Everyday changes
Poor sleep, secrecy, conflict or gambling taking priority over work and relationships.
These signs are a reason to seek support; this information cannot assess or diagnose your circumstances. Gambling Help Online offers tools and resources to help you decide what to do next.
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BetStop register
Learn about the national self-exclusion register for licensed online and phone wagering.
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Find support
Find national and state gambling support services through the Australian Government.
Play NowYou can seek support if another person’s gambling affects you. A service can help you consider boundaries and your wellbeing.
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Choose what may help now
Speak with a counsellor
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Contact Gambling Help Online →Create distance
Close gambling services, pause related notifications and choose an activity away from gambling. Support can help you plan what comes next.
Browse support options →Check register coverage
BetStop covers Australian licensed online and phone wagering. Check its coverage and registration process.
Read about BetStop →Look after yourself
You can seek help if someone else’s gambling affects your wellbeing, relationships or finances.
Find help and support →Common questions
Responsible gambling FAQs
Can I seek help before things get serious?
Yes. You can seek support at any time, including if you are concerned about the time or money you spend gambling.
Will a deposit limit remove all risk?
No. A limit has specific coverage and is only one possible safeguard. If boundaries are hard to maintain, consider taking a break and seeking independent support.
Does BetStop cover every online casino?
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 because of someone else’s gambling?
Yes. Gambling Help Online offers information and support for people affected by another person’s gambling.
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Related information
Slots Gallery responsible gambling: practical guidance for Australian players
Responsible gambling at Slots Gallery
Slots Gallery responsible gambling means treating gambling as entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. You must be at least 18 to play, and outcomes are never guaranteed.
Slots Gallery lists Curaçao licence № 8048/JAZ2019-015 and operator Hollycorn N.V. This does not establish that the service is legally available to players in Australia; check the rules that apply where you live.
Slots Gallery lists over 5,000 games overall. A broad choice can make it easy to spend more time than intended, so decide beforehand what time and money you can afford to lose.
Set Slots Gallery deposit limits before playing
Slots Gallery deposit limits may help you stick to a planned budget. The minimum deposit is €20; published information does not specify available personal deposit-limit settings or when changes take effect.
Before depositing, set a firm entertainment budget using money left after essential costs. Do not borrow, chase losses or raise your budget to win money back. If gambling affects bills or relationships, stop and seek support.
A limit should reflect what you can afford to lose. Track your deposits and time, and avoid gambling when upset, under the influence or using gambling to cope with stress.
Take breaks and spot warning signs
Regular breaks give you a chance to check whether gambling feels manageable. Step away if you play longer than planned, hide gambling from people close to you, or feel anxious or irritable when unable to play.
Consider turning off notifications and removing saved payment details. A win is not income, and a losing streak is not something you need to correct; further play can increase losses.
Slots Gallery self-exclusion and account controls
Slots Gallery self-exclusion may be worth considering if you need to stop for a while or longer. Published site information does not specify exclusion periods, how to activate self-exclusion or whether a cooling-off option is available.
Contact support through 24/7 live chat, the contact form or [email protected] to ask about account restrictions and self-exclusion. Request confirmation of what restriction applies and for how long; simply closing a browser or removing mobile access is not the same as account exclusion.
If you choose self-exclusion, consider bank gambling-transaction blocks and device or website blocking tools as additional safeguards. These do not replace account-level exclusion, so confirm what has been applied.
Find support in Australia
If gambling is causing harm, speak with someone you trust and contact a professional support service in Australia. Gambling Help Online offers free, confidential support. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact emergency services.
Support can help you consider next steps, including options for family and friends. Seeking help early may make it easier to address financial stress; you do not need to wait until problems become severe.
