Set limits outside the moment

Choose an affordable loss amount, maximum session time and frequency before signing in. Use money needed for housing, food, bills, debt or savings for none of these sessions.

Recognise escalation early

Warning signs include chasing losses, hiding activity, borrowing, increasing stakes for excitement and repeatedly breaking planned limits. Treat any of them as a reason to pause and seek help.

Use several layers of support

Combine any verified account controls with bank blocks, device blocking, self-exclusion and trusted human support. In Australia, Gambling Help Online provides independent information and counselling pathways.