Set a Spending Limit
Decide in advance how much you can afford to lose without affecting rent, bills, food, savings or other essential expenses.
SS9AU Safer Play Information
Responsible Gambling at SS9AU
Gambling should be treated as entertainment only. Set clear time and spending limits, stay aware of your behaviour and seek support early if gambling is causing financial, emotional or personal harm.
What Responsible Gambling Means
Set a Time Limit
Decide when you will stop, take regular breaks and avoid allowing gambling to interfere with work, sleep or relationships.
Never Chase Losses
Do not increase your spending or continue playing in an attempt to recover money already lost.
Keep It as Entertainment
Do not treat gambling as employment, an investment or a reliable way to make money.
Warning Signs to Watch For
Consider taking immediate action if you recognise any of the following:
- Spending more money or time than you originally planned.
- Borrowing money, using credit or selling possessions to continue.
- Trying to recover previous losses by increasing your spending.
- Hiding your activity from family members or friends.
- Feeling anxious, guilty, angry or distressed after gambling.
- Neglecting work, study, sleep, relationships or daily responsibilities.
- Finding it difficult to stop even after deciding to take a break.
Personal Check-In
Am I spending more than I can afford?
If gambling affects essential expenses, debts or savings, stop and contact a free gambling-support service.
Am I trying to win back previous losses?
Chasing losses can quickly increase financial harm. Take a break and avoid making another deposit.
Has gambling affected my relationships or work?
If gambling is causing conflict, secrecy or missed responsibilities, seek confidential professional support.
Do I find it difficult to stop?
Consider account restrictions, self-exclusion and independent counselling support. You do not need to manage the situation alone.
Steps You Can Take
- Stop playing and avoid making another deposit.
- Contact SS9AU support to ask about available account restrictions.
- Ask your bank about transaction controls or gambling-payment blocks.
- Use device or website-blocking tools during your break.
- Talk openly with someone you trust.
- Contact a professional gambling-support service.
Free and Confidential Australian Support
These independent Australian services can provide information and confidential support. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000.
Gambling Help Online
Free and confidential gambling support available across Australia, 24 hours a day.
1800 858 858 Visit Support WebsiteLifeline Australia
Crisis support is available at any time for people experiencing emotional distress.
13 11 14 Visit LifelineBetStop
BetStop is Australia’s National Self-Exclusion Register for licensed Australian online and phone wagering providers.
Visit BetStopSS9AU Information Pages
Review the applicable account, payment and platform information.