Responsible Gambling
DownUnderVegas.com provides information only. Gambling is for adults (18+) in Australia. If you choose to gamble, do so with properly licensed providers and within your means.
Play safely
- Set a budget and a time limit before you start. Treat gambling as paid entertainment, not a way to make money.
- Never chase losses. Take breaks and stop when you reach your limit.
- Avoid gambling when stressed, upset, tired, or under the influence of alcohol/drugs.
- Balance gambling with other activities; keep it social and occasional.
Session tools
Reminders & time limits
Use alarms, app timers, or site/venue reality checks to track time and spending.
Deposit/spend limits
Where available, set daily/weekly/monthly limits and avoid increasing them.
Time-outs
Take a short break (hours/days) if gambling stops being fun.
Self-exclusion
Consider longer breaks or self-exclusion. Options include venue/operator programs and national online wagering self-exclusion (BetStop).
Get help (Australia)
Free, confidential support is available 24/7.
- Gambling Help Online: gamblinghelponline.org.au | Phone 1800 858 858
- State/territory services: use the directory at Find support
- Lifeline (crisis support): 13 11 14 | lifeline.org.au
- Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 | beyondblue.org.au
- Emergency: call 000 if you or someone else is in immediate danger
Regulators & consumer protection
- Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA): acma.gov.au
- Australian Consumer Law information: consumer.gov.au
- State/territory gambling regulators (official sites): NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, TAS, ACT, NT