Speak with someone, wherever you are in Australia
Gambling Help Online offers free, confidential support across Australia, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 1800 858 858 or use its online counselling service. You can seek help for your own gambling or when someone else’s gambling affects you.
You do not need to wait until a problem feels severe. A conversation can be a first step, whether you want to understand a pattern, take a break or find longer-term support.
What does BetStop cover?
BetStop is the National Self-Exclusion Register. It is a free service covering all licensed Australian online and phone wagering providers. Its terms say it does not cover in-person gambling at casinos or pokie venues, or unlicensed online services.
Self-exclusion through BetStop therefore does not block every gambling website. Its scope matters when choosing support. Read the official service information below rather than assuming a casino profile is covered.
Build support around your circumstances
Gambling Help Online provides information on blocking tools, self-help resources and other practical supports. Different tools address different problems, and a counsellor can help you explore what is relevant to you.
Protect money needed for essentials, take breaks and do not chase losses. If a limit is hard to maintain, that is a reason to seek support rather than increase it. Gambling is not a way to earn money or solve debt.
Keep support separate from operator promises
An operator’s responsible-gambling badge does not establish which tools it offers or how they work. This website has not verified those features for the brands in its directory.
RealDeal Information is an educational website, not a counselling or emergency service. Use the official support contacts below for assistance. In immediate danger, contact emergency services.
Sources & scope
References checked 2026-09-16. Regulatory guidance applies to its stated jurisdiction, not automatically to every operator.
18+ · General information only. Gambling involves financial risk and should not be treated as a way to make money.