Gambling is a form of entertainment, not a source of income. If gambling is causing stress, financial harm or relationship problems, help is available — and it is free and confidential.
🆘 National Gambling Helpline: 1800 858 858
Free, confidential, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Online chat: GamblingHelpOnline.org.au
Responsible Gambling Tools at Sportsbet
Sportsbet provides a range of tools to help you gamble safely. You can access these through your account settings or by contacting Sportsbet support:
- Deposit limits: Set daily, weekly or monthly limits on how much you can deposit.
- Loss limits: Cap the maximum amount you can lose over a set period.
- Time-out (cooling-off): Temporarily suspend your account for 24 hours, 1 week, 1 month or 3 months.
- Reality checks: Receive session time reminders to help you stay aware of how long you have been betting.
- Permanent self-exclusion (BetStop): Register for BetStop, Australia's National Self-Exclusion Register, to block yourself from all licensed Australian wagering operators simultaneously.
BetStop — National Self-Exclusion Register
BetStop is a free government-run service that lets you exclude yourself from all licensed Australian online and telephone wagering operators in one step. Once registered, all operators including Sportsbet are required to prevent you from betting. To register, visit betstop.gov.au or call 1800 BetStop (1800 238 786).
Signs You May Need Help
- Spending more than you can afford on gambling
- Borrowing money or selling belongings to fund gambling
- Lying to family or friends about gambling activity
- Chasing losses with bigger bets
- Gambling to escape stress, anxiety or depression
- Neglecting work, study or family responsibilities due to gambling
Support Services in Australia
- National Gambling Helpline: 1800 858 858 (24/7, free)
- Gambling Help Online: gamblinghelponline.org.au
- BetStop Self-Exclusion: betstop.gov.au
- Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14
- Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
18+ Only
Wagering is only available to persons 18 years of age or over. This website does not target or encourage gambling by minors. If you suspect a minor is accessing gambling-related content, please contact us or report it to the relevant authority.