Australia: Gambling Help Online provides free, confidential 24/7 chat and email counselling. The National Gambling Helpline is 1800 858 858.
Signs to take seriously
- Depositing again to recover a previous loss.
- Hiding time or money spent from people you trust.
- Borrowing, using bills money or selling assets to gamble.
- Feeling restless, angry or panicked when trying to stop.
- Continuing after a self-set money or time limit.
- Using gambling to escape distress or financial pressure.
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Whichever comes first. The value is stored nowhere and sent nowhere.
Limits that are harder to move
Set money outside the gambling account. Remove saved payment methods. Use bank controls where available. Ask a trusted person to support the plan. If a limit can be raised instantly while a person is distressed, it is weaker than a limit with a cooling-off delay.
When to stop the research
Comparing RTP, bonuses or withdrawal speed can become another way of staying close to gambling. If research increases urges, close the pages and contact independent support. In an emergency or immediate danger, call 000. For crisis support in Australia, Lifeline is available on 13 11 14.