Responsible gambling
Responsible gambling
Playing at an online casino is legal for Australian adults aged 18 and over, and it should cost no more than a night out. Money set aside for rent, groceries, school fees or debt repayments has no place in a casino cashier, and neither does borrowed money.
The habits worth watching for are chasing a losing session, raising stakes to win back a shortfall, playing longer than planned and hiding the time spent from people at home. Deposit limits, loss limits and session timers are built into every brand we rank. Set them before the first spin: a reduction applies straight away, while an increase only takes effect after a cooling-off period. Self-exclusion is available at every site in the table, from a short break of a few days up to a permanent closure.
Free and confidential help is available to players and to their families. Gambling Help Online runs a 24-hour web chat at gamblinghelponline.org.au, the national helpline answers on 1800 858 858, and Gambler's Help offers face-to-face counselling in most states.