Step away
Take a break and choose something that does not involve gambling or rewards.
Need support now? Seek confidential help from an Australian gambling support service. Find support ↗ Updated October 2026 · General information, not medical or financial advice.
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Wellbeing
Put your wellbeing first
Gambling can affect your finances and emotional health. You can seek help before things reach a crisis point.
Protect essentials
Keep money for housing, food, bills and savings separate from any gambling budget.
Speak with someone
Support is available whether you need advice, a pause or help for someone close to you.
Risks
Know the risks
- Gambling is not a reliable way to earn money.
- Trying to win back losses can lead to further spending.
- Borrowing, hiding gambling or using essential funds are reasons to stop and reassess.
- Promotional credits and free spins can have conditions and still involve financial risk.
In Australia, check the laws that apply to online gambling services before using them. Read Australian consumer guidance.
Money boundaries
Protect your budget and essentials
Set boundaries before you start
If using a service you can legally access, check which deposit or loss controls are available. A limit is a boundary, not a target.
- Keep essential expenses protected and do not borrow to gamble.
- Check when a limit change will take effect.
- Confirm whether a control applies to deposits, losses or both.
- If sticking to a limit is difficult, take a break and seek independent support.
Time boundaries
Manage time and take breaks
- 01
Choose when to stop
Decide on a stopping time before you begin and set a reminder outside the gambling service.
- 02
Make your break count
Log out, switch off gambling notifications and move on to another activity.
- 03
Notice any changes
Consider whether gambling is affecting your sleep, work, relationships or thoughts.
- 04
Reach out
If you keep extending a session or find stopping difficult, contact a support service.
Self-exclusion
Self-exclusion and blocking access
Self-exclusion can help put distance between you and a gambling service. Check what it covers and how it works; one request may not block every website.
| Choice | What to check |
|---|---|
| Service self-exclusion | Check the service’s process, duration, account coverage and rules for reopening access. |
| National register | Check the register’s official scope. It may not cover every gambling service. |
| Device and payment blocks | Ask your device or financial provider which blocking tools are available and what they cover. |
Read the register’s scope and registration details directly at BetStop.
Warning signs
When gambling may be causing harm
Chasing losses
Trying to recover money, raising stakes or gambling longer after a loss.
Financial strain
Borrowing, overdue bills or difficulty keeping essential spending separate.
Everyday changes
Poor sleep, secrecy, conflict or gambling taking priority over work and relationships.
These signs can be a reason to seek support. This information does not assess or diagnose your circumstances. Support services can offer information and tools to help you consider what to do next.
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Independent support in Australia
Confidential counselling
Australian support services can provide confidential information and counselling.
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National register
Find out about the national self-exclusion register for eligible wagering services.
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You can seek help if someone else’s gambling affects you. Support can help you consider boundaries and your own wellbeing.
Next steps
Choose a step that feels manageable
Talk to a counsellor
Contact an Australian gambling support service for confidential help.
Find counselling →Put space between you and gambling
Log out, pause gambling notifications and choose an activity away from gambling. Support can help you plan what comes next.
Browse support options →Check exclusion coverage
Read the register’s official scope and registration process before relying on it.
Check the register →Help for someone else
Support is available when another person’s gambling affects your wellbeing, relationships or finances.
Find help →FAQs
Responsible gambling questions
When should I seek help with gambling?
You can seek support at any time, including before there is a crisis. Reach out if you are concerned about your spending or time spent gambling.
Will Friday Friday deposit limits prevent all harm?
No. A limit only covers what it is designed to control and is one part of a wider approach. If boundaries are hard to maintain, consider a break and independent support.
Does self-exclusion cover every gambling service?
No single register or request should be assumed to cover every service. Check the official scope before relying on it.
Can I get help if someone close to me gambles?
Yes. Australian gambling support services can provide information for people affected by someone else’s gambling.
More guidance
Related information
Friday Friday responsible gambling: practical guidance for Australia
Friday Friday safer gambling starts with boundaries
Treat gambling as paid entertainment, not a way to earn money or recover losses. Before using Friday Friday, decide how much money and time you can afford to spend, and keep gambling separate from rent, bills, savings and other essentials.
Set a personal spending boundary before depositing and stop when you reach it. Do not chase losses, borrow to gamble or raise stakes out of frustration. You must be at least 18, and should only use services you can legally access where you live.
Friday Friday deposit limits and spending controls
Friday Friday deposit limits may help turn a personal budget into an account control. Check the cashier and account settings for available controls, and choose an amount you can afford to lose. If a control is not listed, ask support before depositing rather than assuming it is available.
Keep track of deposits and time spent gambling. Hiding activity, neglecting responsibilities, feeling anxious when not playing or trying to win back losses can be warning signs. Stop and seek independent support if you notice them.
Know the Friday Friday welcome terms
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Bonus wagering is 40x within 30 days; free spins winnings carry wagering shown in the terms. Free spins expire according to the current terms, and the maximum bet while wagering is subject to the current limits. The bonus is non-sticky, so real money is played first. Deposits by Skrill, Neteller, MiFinity and cryptocurrency do not qualify. Live casino players can choose a separate bonus under the current offer. The invitation-only VIP programme pays weekly cashback according to its current terms.
Offers can change; check the current terms on the official site. Review eligibility and wagering conditions before accepting, and decline an offer if it could encourage spending beyond your budget.
Friday Friday self exclusion and breaks
Friday Friday self exclusion may be an option if you need to stop rather than cut back. Check the account settings or contact support to ask about the current process and what restrictions apply. Confirm the details before relying on the exclusion to block access.
For a break, log out, remove saved payment details, use available website or app blocks, and tell someone you trust. Do not create another account to get around a restriction. If gambling is causing financial or emotional harm, seek independent support and consider speaking with a financial counsellor about debt.
Finding help in Australia
Independent support is available if gambling feels difficult to control. A counsellor, GP, financial counsellor or local support service can help you consider next steps. You can also seek help if someone else’s gambling affects you.
If someone is in immediate danger, contact emergency services in Australia. Consider keeping your Friday Friday account closed while you seek help, and avoid using gambling to respond to stress, loneliness or financial pressure. Recognising risk early, setting firm boundaries and stopping when play is no longer affordable can help reduce harm.
