Step away regularly
Take a break from gambling and choose an activity without stakes or rewards.
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Wellbeing
Put your wellbeing first
Gambling can affect your finances and emotional health. You can seek help before a concern becomes a crisis.
Keep essentials protected
Keep money for housing, food, bills and savings separate from gambling funds.
Reach out to someone
Support is available if you want advice, a break or help with someone else’s gambling.
Risks
Know the risks
- Gambling is not a dependable source of income.
- Trying to recover losses can 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 involve financial risk.
In Australia, ACMA identifies online casino games and online slots as illegal online gambling services. Read ACMA consumer guidance.
Money limits
Set spending boundaries
Decide your boundaries first
Where a service is lawful, check what deposit and loss controls are available. A limit is a boundary, not a spending target.
- Set aside essential expenses and never borrow to gamble.
- Check when a requested limit change takes effect.
- Find out whether a limit applies to deposits, losses or both.
- If sticking to a limit is difficult, consider pausing and seeking independent support.
Time limits
Manage time and take breaks
- 01
Choose when to finish
Set a stopping time before you begin and use a reminder outside the gambling service.
- 02
Make your break count
Close the service, silence gambling notifications and switch to another activity.
- 03
Notice any changes
Consider how gambling affects sleep, work, relationships and your thoughts throughout the day.
- 04
Get support if needed
If you keep extending sessions or struggle to stop, contact a support service.
Self-exclusion
Self-exclusion and access blocks
Self-exclusion may help put distance between you and a gambling service. Check its coverage and process; one request may not block every site.
| Option | What to check |
|---|---|
| Exclusion with a provider | Check the provider’s process, duration, account coverage and restrictions on reopening. |
| BetStop register | BetStop covers Australian licensed online and phone wagering providers, not every gambling service. |
| Device or payment blocks | Ask your device or financial provider which blocking controls are available and what they cover. |
For the national register, read its scope and registration information directly at BetStop.
Warning signs
Notice when gambling may be causing harm
Chasing losses
Trying to win money back, raising stakes or playing longer after a loss.
Financial strain
Borrowing, overdue bills or difficulty keeping essential spending separate.
Everyday changes
Poor sleep, secrecy, conflict or gambling taking priority over work and relationships.
These signs are reasons to seek support; this information cannot assess or diagnose your situation. Gambling Help Online offers resources to help you consider what to do next.
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BetStop register
Read about the national self-exclusion register for licensed online and phone wagering.
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Get support
Find national and state gambling support services through the Australian Government.
Play NowYou can seek help if another person’s gambling affects you. Support services can help you consider boundaries and look after your wellbeing.
Next steps
Choose a useful next step
Speak with a counsellor
Gambling Help Online provides free, confidential online support.
Visit Gambling Help Online →Make room for a break
Close gambling services, pause related notifications and choose something away from gambling. Support can help you plan what comes next.
Browse support options →Check register coverage
BetStop covers Australian licensed online and phone wagering. Review its scope and registration process.
Visit BetStop →Get support for yourself
You can ask for help if another person’s gambling affects your wellbeing, relationships or finances.
Find help →Common questions
Slota responsible gambling FAQs
How can I contact Slota support about safer gambling?
Telegram is Slota’s supplied support channel. Ask whether any account controls are available; responsible-gambling tools are not specified in the supplied information.
Does Slota offer deposit limits?
Slota’s supplied information does not confirm whether deposit limits are available. Check with support and review the current terms; if you are struggling to stick to boundaries, consider a break and independent help.
Does BetStop cover every gambling service?
No. BetStop covers Australian licensed online and phone wagering providers. Check its official scope before relying on it for a particular service.
Can I get help if someone close to me gambles?
Yes. Gambling Help Online offers information and support for people affected by another person’s gambling.
More information
Further reading
Slota responsible gambling: practical guidance for Australian players
What safer gambling involves
Treat gambling as paid entertainment, not a way to earn money or recover losses. Spending more time or money than planned can affect household finances, relationships, work and wellbeing.
Slota’s supplied information does not specify responsible-gambling tools such as account limits, time reminders or self-exclusion. This guidance is independent. Before playing, check the current terms and ask Slota support via Telegram which controls, if any, are available.
Consider Slota deposit limits before play
Decide beforehand what you can afford to lose without affecting rent, bills, food, savings or other commitments. Set a firm spending boundary and stop when you reach it, whether you are ahead or behind.
Slota’s supplied information does not confirm that deposit limits are available or explain how they work. If an account control is offered, choose a boundary that fits your budget; do not raise it to chase losses or keep playing under pressure.
A straightforward plan may help you stick to your decision:
- Use money left after essential expenses; never borrow to gamble.
- Set a time boundary as well as a spending boundary; use a reminder if helpful.
- Keep gambling separate from work, sleep, family time and other activities.
- Review your spending and stop if it exceeds your plan.
Take breaks and watch for warning signs
A break can interrupt automatic play and give you time to consider how you feel and what you have spent. Step away if you are tired, upset, drinking, distracted or tempted to chase losses; avoid gambling when your judgement may be affected.
Warning signs include hiding gambling, repeatedly exceeding your budget, borrowing, neglecting responsibilities or feeling anxious when unable to play. Pause and seek support rather than trying to win money back. A break only helps if you stop gambling during it.
Slota self-exclusion and support
Self-exclusion may restrict access to gambling for a period if a service offers it. Slota’s supplied information does not confirm whether this option is available or state its process, duration or coverage. Ask via Telegram and get the details before relying on it.
If you want to stop, ask Slota what account closure or exclusion options are available and whether marketing messages can be stopped. You can also ask your device or financial provider about blocking controls and ask someone you trust to support you while you arrange help.
In Australia, gambling support is available through state and territory services. Search for an official government health or gambling-help service where you live, or speak with a GP or counsellor. If you are in immediate danger or may harm yourself, contact emergency services or a crisis service in your area.
Make your plan workable
A limit is a boundary, not a target to spend up to. If you repeatedly go beyond your plan, take a longer break and seek support rather than relying on willpower alone.
Keep track of time and money spent, and discuss concerns with someone you trust. Safer gambling includes being willing to stop altogether when play no longer feels manageable.
