Responsible Gaming

Making a plan before gambling can help you make decisions calmly rather than reacting to wins or losses. Decide how much time and money you are prepared to spend, and consider those amounts to be entertainment costs. Once your planned budget or session time has been reached, stop playing, whether you are ahead or behind.

Set a realistic budget

Your gambling budget should be separate from money required for household costs, debt repayments, savings and other priorities. A budget should reflect your personal circumstances and should not be increased simply because you have lost money or because you believe a win is due. If your financial circumstances change, reduce or stop gambling rather than trying to recover money through further play.

Manage your time

Long or frequent gambling sessions can make it harder to keep track of spending and decisions. Use breaks, alarms or other reminders to stay aware of how long you have been playing. Do not let gambling interfere with sleep, work, education, relationships, exercise or other activities that are important to your wellbeing.

Understand the risks

Before placing a wager, make sure you understand the relevant game, bet type and any applicable terms. Do not place a wager if you are unsure how it works. A promotion, feature or large potential prize does not remove the underlying risk of losing money. Promotional messages should never be treated as a reason to gamble beyond your budget.

Use account controls where available

If account controls are available, consider using deposit, spending, wagering, loss or session limits to support your plan. A limit should be selected before gambling and should be set at an amount that is safe for your circumstances. You should not rely only on a limit to manage gambling if you are already experiencing difficulty stopping. A break or permanent exclusion may be more appropriate.

• Keep records of deposits, wagers and losses so your gambling remains visible.
• Do not increase a limit during a period of excitement, frustration or pressure.
• Avoid opening additional accounts to get around a limit or restriction.
• Do not use gambling to change your mood or escape personal problems.
• Discuss your plan with someone you trust if you find it difficult to follow.

A temporary break can be useful when you want time away from gambling to review your habits, finances or wellbeing. A longer break or self-exclusion may be more suitable if you do not feel able to control your gambling. You can request information about the restriction options available through the relevant account support channel.

Steps you can take now

1. Stop gambling and do not make further deposits or wagers while you decide what support you need.
2. Use the available account controls to set a break, restriction or self-exclusion period.
3. Remove saved payment methods and reduce access to funds that could be used for gambling.
4. Tell a trusted family member, friend or support person what is happening.
5. Review bank statements and other records to understand the effect gambling has had on your finances.
6. Contact an independent gambling support service for confidential advice and practical assistance.
7. Consider speaking with a financial counsellor if gambling has affected bills, debts or savings.
8. Seek professional health support if gambling is affecting your mood, sleep, relationships or safety.

Self-exclusion is intended to help you prevent access to gambling for a selected period or until you decide that you are ready to review your situation. During a self-exclusion period, you must not try to create or use another account, use another person's account or ask someone else to place wagers for you. If you believe you may have a gambling problem, do not wait for a restriction to expire before seeking help.

If you are supporting someone else, avoid lending money for gambling, covering up losses or paying debts without discussing the wider issue. Encourage the person to seek independent assistance and protect your own financial and emotional wellbeing. Gambling support services can also provide guidance to affected family members and friends.

If gambling is causing immediate distress or you believe you or another person may be at risk of harm, stop gambling and seek urgent assistance from appropriate emergency or health services. Your safety is more important than any account balance, wager or potential result.

Responsible gambling is an ongoing process. Review your limits regularly, pay attention to changes in your behaviour and ask for help early. Bsb 007 Casino encourages every player to gamble only within their means and to take a complete break whenever gambling is no longer safe, enjoyable or manageable.