Treat gambling as entertainment
Casino games and sports betting involve financial risk and should not be treated as income, an investment or a way to solve money problems. Outcomes are uncertain and losses are possible.
Set limits before playing
Choose a spending amount and session length before you begin. Use only discretionary funds, keep essential expenses separate and stop when the limit is reached regardless of the result.
- Avoid increasing stakes to recover a loss.
- Take regular breaks and track time.
- Do not play while distressed, impaired or under pressure.
Recognise warning signs
Warning signs can include hiding activity, borrowing to gamble, missing obligations, chasing losses, playing longer than intended or feeling unable to stop. One or more signs is a reason to pause and seek support.
Account controls
Use the limit, break or exclusion options available in your account. Availability can vary, so contact support through the authenticated platform if you need help locating or applying a control.
Protect younger people
Keep login details and payment methods private, sign out on shared devices and do not allow anyone below the applicable legal gambling age to access your account.
Getting support
If gambling is affecting your wellbeing, relationships or finances, stop playing and contact an appropriate independent support service in your province or territory. In an immediate crisis, contact local emergency services.