Responsible Gambling — Help & Self-Exclusion for Australians

Get help now

If gambling is affecting you or someone you care about, support is free, confidential and available 24/7 anywhere in Australia.

Gambling Help Online

1800 858 858

Free 24/7 phone, chat & email counselling.

gamblinghelponline.org.au →

BetStop

Self-exclude

Australia's free National Self-Exclusion Register — block yourself from all licensed online operators.

betstop.gov.au →

Lifeline

13 11 14

24/7 crisis support if you're in distress.

lifeline.org.au →

Warning signs

Gambling may be becoming a problem if you:

Spend more time or money than you planned, or chase losses to "win it back".
Borrow money, sell things, or skip bills to keep gambling.
Feel anxious, guilty or irritable when you think about stopping.
Hide how much you gamble from family or friends.
Gamble to escape stress, boredom or low mood.

If you recognise a few of these, it's worth a free, no-judgement chat on 1800 858 858. You don't have to be "in crisis" to call.

Stay in control

Set limits before you play

Set a budget in AUD and treat it as the cost of entertainment — money you've accepted you may lose. Our bankroll calculator helps you size a session honestly.
Set a time limit and a hard stop-loss, and walk away when you hit either.
Use the operator's own tools — deposit limits, loss limits, reality checks and time-outs are required of Australian-licensed sites.
Never gamble to make money, to escape, or while affected by alcohol.

Take a break or self-exclude

BetStop is the Australian Government's free National Self-Exclusion Register. Registering blocks licensed Australian online and phone wagering operators from letting you open or use an account, for a period you choose (from three months to a lifetime). Visit betstop.gov.au.

Protecting minors

Gambling is strictly for adults 18 and over. If others use your device, consider filtering software such as Net Nanny or Gamban to block gambling content.

A note on the maths

Coin Volcano's RTP is 95.66% — over the long run the game keeps about 4.34% of everything wagered. No strategy, bet pattern or "system" changes that. Everything on this site is about understanding the cost and managing your budget, not avoiding it. Please read our strategy guide with that firmly in mind.