Responsible Gaming

Gambling should be entertainment, not a way to earn money. Only wager what you can afford to lose, and set limits before you start.

Age Verification

You must be at least 18 years old, or the local legal age for gambling in your Australian state or territory, to use any gambling service promoted on iatul2019.org. Underage gambling is illegal and harmful. Parents and carers are encouraged to use filtering software to prevent minors from accessing gambling content.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognise any of the following in yourself or someone else, it may be time to seek help:

• Chasing losses by returning to win back money you have lost.
• Hiding gambling activity or lying to family and friends about time or money spent.
• Spending more time or money on gambling than you intended.
• Borrowing money, selling possessions, or using funds meant for essentials to gamble.
• Neglecting work, study, relationships, or health because of gambling.
• Feeling restless, irritable, or anxious when trying to cut down or stop.
• Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, depression, or other problems.

Self-Help Tools

Licensed gambling operators offer practical tools to help you stay in control:

• Deposit limits: set a maximum amount you can add to your account daily, weekly, or monthly.
• Loss limits: cap how much you can lose over a set period.
• Reality checks: receive reminders of how long you have been playing.
• Self-exclusion: ask the operator to block your access for a set period or permanently.
• Time-out periods: take a short break from gambling for 24 hours to several weeks.

Support Organisations

If you or someone you know needs help, contact a free and confidential service in your region:

• Australia: Gambling Help Online — www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
• United Kingdom: GamCare — www.gamcare.org.uk; GamStop — www.gamstop.co.uk
• Canada: Responsible Gambling Council — www.responsiblegambling.org
• United States: National Council on Problem Gambling — www.ncpgambling.org
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung — www.bzga.de
• Other countries: use the most relevant national problem gambling organisation.

Seek Help

If you recognise any warning signs in yourself or someone else, seek help immediately. You are not alone, and support is available 24/7 in Australia through Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 or at www.gamblinghelponline.org.au.