Low-friction exit
PAUSE THE
SEQUENCE.
If gambling is taking more money, time or attention than planned, you do not need to solve it alone.
24 / 7 Australia
National Gambling Helpline
1800 858 858Free, confidential support. You can call before the situation feels like a crisis.
Online support
Gambling Help Online
Open the independent serviceInformation, counselling and live support for people in Australia.
Warning signs worth acting on
- Depositing again to recover a loss or complete a level.
- Hiding time, transactions or account activity.
- Borrowing, delaying bills or using money assigned to essentials.
- Feeling restless or angry when trying to stop.
- Continuing because a bonus, streak or reward feels “nearly there”.
A practical stop plan
Close the site, move remaining accessible funds away from gambling, tell one trusted person, block payment and access routes where appropriate, and contact independent support. Operator tools can help, but a control that requires negotiation with support may add friction. Keep the independent options above.
Emergency
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call emergency services on 000. For crisis support in Australia, Lifeline is available on 13 11 14.