Step away when needed
Take a break from gambling and choose an activity without stakes or rewards.
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Wellbeing first
Put your wellbeing first
Gambling can affect your finances and emotional health. You can seek help before things reach a crisis point.
Keep essentials protected
Keep money for housing, food, bills and savings separate from any gambling budget.
Reach out to someone
Support is available if you need advice, a pause or help for someone close to you.
Know the risks
Be aware of gambling risks
- Gambling is not a reliable source of income.
- Trying to win back losses may lead to spending more.
- Borrowing, hiding gambling or using essential funds are signs to stop and reassess.
- Promotional credits and free spins may have conditions and still carry financial risk.
In Australia, ACMA says online casino games and online slots are illegal online gambling services. Read its guidance: ACMA consumer guidance.
Spending boundaries
Set money boundaries and protect essentials
Decide your boundaries in advance
Where a gambling service is lawful, review the deposit and loss controls available in your account. A limit is a safeguard, not a spending goal.
- Keep essential costs covered and do not borrow to gamble.
- Find out when a requested limit change will apply.
- Check whether a control applies to deposits, losses or both.
- If limits are hard to follow, consider stopping and speaking with an independent support service.
Time and breaks
Manage time and take breaks
- 01
Choose a stopping point
Decide when you will stop before you begin, and set a reminder outside the gambling service.
- 02
Make time away count
Close the service, silence gambling alerts and switch to another activity.
- 03
Notice changes in your routine
Consider whether gambling is affecting your sleep, work, relationships or thoughts throughout the day.
- 04
Talk to a support service
If you often play longer than planned or struggle to stop, reach out for support.
Self-exclusion options
Self-exclusion and blocking access
Self-exclusion can help put distance between you and a gambling service. Check exactly what is covered and how it works; one request may not block every site.
| Support option | What to check |
|---|---|
| Exclude through a provider | Ask about the provider’s process, duration, account coverage and rules for reopening an account. |
| BetStop register | BetStop is Australia’s National Self-Exclusion Register for Australian licensed online and phone wagering providers. It does not cover every gambling service. |
| Block on devices or with your bank | Ask your device or financial provider which blocking features are available and what they restrict. |
Read the national register’s coverage and registration details directly at BetStop.
Warning signs
Recognise when gambling may be causing harm
Trying to recover losses
Increasing stakes, chasing losses or continuing to play after losing.
Financial strain
Borrowing, falling behind on bills or struggling to protect money for essentials.
Changes to daily life
Sleep problems, secrecy, conflict or gambling taking priority over work and relationships.
These signs may be a prompt to seek support. This information cannot assess or diagnose your circumstances. Gambling Help Online offers resources to help you decide what to do next.
Where to get help
Independent support across Australia
Gambling Help Online
Free, confidential support is available, including online counselling across Australia.
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BetStop register
Find out how the national self-exclusion register works for licensed online and phone wagering.
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Where to get help
The Australian Government can help you find national and state-based gambling support.
Play NowYou can seek help if someone else’s gambling is affecting you. A support service can help you consider boundaries and look after your own wellbeing.
A next step
Choose one action to take now
Speak with a counsellor
Gambling Help Online offers free, confidential support online.
Contact Gambling Help Online →Make room for a break
Close gambling services, pause related notifications and choose something away from gambling. A support service can help you plan what comes next.
Browse support options →Understand what exclusion covers
BetStop covers Australian licensed online and phone wagering providers. Check its coverage and registration process.
Check BetStop →Get support for yourself
You can ask for help if another person’s gambling is affecting your wellbeing, relationships or finances.
Find a support service →Common questions
Vegas Now responsible gambling FAQs
When should I seek help about gambling?
You can reach out at any time, before or during a crisis. Support may help if you are worried about your gambling time or spending.
Will Vegas Now deposit limits prevent gambling harm?
No single limit can prevent all harm. Check what a control covers, and consider taking a break and seeking independent support if boundaries are difficult to keep.
Does BetStop include every online casino?
BetStop covers Australian licensed online and phone wagering providers. Check the register’s official coverage before relying on it for a particular service.
Can I get help if a relative gambles?
Yes. Gambling Help Online has information and support for people affected by someone else’s gambling.
More information
Helpful related information
Vegas Now responsible gambling: guidance for safer choices
A safer approach to gambling
Vegas Now responsible gambling means treating casino play as entertainment that costs money, not as a way to earn. Outcomes are uncertain; a familiar game or winning run does not make future results predictable.
Before you play, decide how much time and money you can comfortably spend. Keep gambling funds apart from household bills, savings and credit commitments, and plan your entertainment budget in AUD.
- Only spend money you can afford to lose.
- Avoid gambling when distressed, tired, affected by alcohol or trying to recover losses.
- Do not borrow or sell belongings to keep gambling.
- Keep track of deposits, withdrawals and time spent playing.
- Stop if gambling starts affecting your sleep, relationships, work or study.
Set Vegas Now deposit limits and boundaries
Vegas Now deposit limits and the available account controls are not published in the information available here. Check the current controls and conditions on the official Vegas Now site before depositing.
Set a spending boundary before you begin and do not raise it mid-session. If the service offers different limit periods, choose one that fits your overall budget; a limit should not be treated as a target.
Vegas Now safer gambling tools
Safer gambling controls can help make a personal boundary easier to maintain. Check the official Vegas Now site for the account tools currently available and how to use them.
Promotions and loyalty rewards can encourage continued play. Read the current terms on the official site, and consider opting out of marketing if messages make it harder to stick to your plan.
Vegas Now self-exclusion and time away
Vegas Now self-exclusion may be an option if you want to stop using the service. Contact Vegas Now through its current official channels to ask about the process and coverage; closing a browser or deleting an app may not block access.
Before taking a break, check the account process for any remaining balance and remove saved payment details if possible. You could also use device or financial-provider blocks, ask someone you trust for support and avoid other gambling services during the break.
Find support in Australia
If gambling feels difficult to control, asking for help is a practical step, not a failure. An Australian support service or qualified counsellor can discuss gambling urges, money concerns, relationships and recovery options with you.
A trusted friend or family member may help you set boundaries. If gambling is connected with severe distress or thoughts of self-harm, contact local emergency services or a crisis support provider in Australia.
Check the official Vegas Now site for its current responsible gambling information, account controls and contact details. These details may change, so confirm what is currently available instead of assuming a particular limit or break option applies.
