Responsible Gaming
Gambling should be an entertaining activity, not a financial strategy or a way to solve problems. This page provides information to help you stay in control and access support if gambling stops being fun.
Setting Limits
Most reputable online casinos offer tools to help you manage your gambling activity. These typically include:
- Deposit limits — Set a maximum amount you can deposit per day, week, or month.
- Loss limits — Restrict the total amount you can lose within a set period.
- Session limits — Set a time limit for each gambling session.
- Bet limits — Cap the amount you can wager on individual bets.
Check the responsible gambling section of your chosen casino to activate these tools. Setting limits before you start playing is more effective than trying to stop once you are already gambling.
Self-Exclusion
If you feel you need a break from gambling, self-exclusion allows you to block yourself from accessing gambling services for a set period — typically from six months to permanently. You can self-exclude through:
- The casino's account settings or responsible gambling page
- National self-exclusion registers where available
- Direct contact with the casino's support team
Signs of Problem Gambling
Consider whether any of the following apply to you or someone you know:
- Gambling with money needed for essential expenses
- Chasing losses or trying to win back money already lost
- Hiding gambling activity from family or friends
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed about gambling
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble
- Neglecting work, studies, or relationships due to gambling
If any of these signs are present, it may be time to seek help.
Support Services in Australia
If you or someone you know is affected by gambling harm, free and confidential support is available:
- Gambling Help Online — www.gamblinghelponline.org.au — 24/7 online chat and support
- National Gambling Helpline — Call 1800 858 858 for free, confidential counselling
- Lifeline — Call 13 11 14 for crisis support
Underage Gambling
Online gambling is restricted to adults who have reached the legal gambling age. In Australia, the legal gambling age is 18. It is an offence for operators to allow minors to gamble. If you are a parent or guardian, use parental control tools to block access to gambling websites on shared devices.
Our Role
POLi Betting Sites is an informational website. We do not operate casinos, process payments, or facilitate gambling. We provide this information as a public service and encourage all visitors to gamble responsibly. If you choose to visit any casino linked from this site, you do so at your own discretion and risk.