Responsible gambling

House rules for yourself

• Set the budget first. Decide what tonight costs before you deposit, and stop when it's gone. Never use credit or money meant for bills.
• Set a time limit. Pokies are fast. A phone alarm is a simple, effective brake.
• Never chase. Trying to win back losses is how small losses become large ones.
• Bonuses aren't free money. Wagering such as Fair Go's 30x means a lot of play, and play costs money on average.
• Take wins out. If you're ahead, withdraw. A balance left in a casino account tends to get played.

Signs it's time for a break

• Spending more money or time than you planned.
• Hiding gambling from people close to you, or borrowing to keep going.
• Feeling anxious, irritable or flat when you're not playing.
• Gambling to escape problems rather than for fun.

Any one of these is reason enough to call. You don't need to wait until things feel serious.

Blocks and exclusion

• Bank gambling blocks. Many Australian banks let you block gambling payments from their app. A block works whichever casino you try to pay.
• Blocking software. Device-level tools can stop gambling sites loading on your phone and computer.
• BetStop. BetStop is Australia's national self-exclusion register. Covers licensed Australian online and phone wagering, not offshore casinos. Pair it with a bank block.
• Casino tools. Ask Fair Go's support team about deposit limits or self-exclusion on your account, and keep the chat transcript as confirmation.

Playing offshore

Playing is not an offence for individuals, but offshore sites offer no Australian consumer protection or regulator. An offshore casino may also become unreachable if ACMA blocks it, so keep balances small and withdraw regularly.

Our part

This site is for adults aged 18 and over. We don't present gambling as a way to make money, and our review says plainly who Fair Go doesn't suit.