Gambling should be entertainment, not a source of stress or financial strain. If you're reading this page, you might already be asking yourself whether your play is still under control. That's a sensible question to ask, and Spinbet provides several tools to help you stay in charge—along with signposts to expert support when you need it.
Why responsible gambling matters
Gambling becomes a problem when it stops being a choice. When you're chasing losses, hiding deposits from family, or gambling with money set aside for bills, the line has been crossed. Recognising that early gives you options.
We host tools that let you set boundaries before they're needed. The best time to use them is before you feel desperate.
Signs gambling is getting out of hand
Watch for these behaviours in your own play:
- Depositing more than you planned, or returning to the site after deciding to stop
- Lying to family or friends about how much you've spent
- Gambling to escape stress, boredom, or low mood rather than for fun
- Chasing losses—depositing again to try to win back what you've lost
- Neglecting work, study, or relationships because of time spent gambling
- Using credit, loans, or money meant for rent or groceries to fund play
None of these behaviours means you're a bad person. They mean you need a circuit-breaker, and that's what the tools below are for.
Questions worth asking yourself
Run through these honestly. A "yes" to any of them is worth taking seriously:
- Have you ever gambled more money than you could afford to lose?
- Do you need to gamble with larger amounts to get the same thrill?
- Have you tried to cut back or stop, and found you couldn't?
- Have you borrowed money or sold anything to fund gambling?
- Has gambling caused you to miss work, skip meals, or lose sleep?
- Do you gamble to forget problems, or to feel better when you're down?
- After losing, do you feel you must return as soon as possible to win it back?
- Have you lied to people close to you about how much you gamble?
These questions aren't a diagnosis. They're a prompt to seek support if your answers are troubling you.
Control tools we provide
Our platform offers several practical limits you can set through your account's responsible gaming settings. Each one is there to give you a firm boundary when willpower alone isn't enough.
Deposit limits
Daily: you set a maximum deposit amount per day. Once reached, no further deposits are accepted until the next calendar day begins.
Weekly: a cap on the total you can deposit in any rolling seven-day period. Useful if your budget is managed week to week.
Monthly: a ceiling on deposits across a calendar month, suited to players who prefer to allocate a fixed entertainment budget each month.
To set any of these, navigate to the responsible gaming section in your account settings. Limits take effect immediately. Reducing a limit is instant; raising one usually involves a cooling-off period to prevent impulsive changes.
Self-exclusion
Temporary self-exclusion: you can exclude yourself from the site for a period you choose—typically between one and six months. During that time, the system blocks access to your account and stops all promotional emails.
Permanent self-exclusion: if you need a permanent break, you can close your account indefinitely. Once activated, the exclusion cannot be reversed, and any attempt to open a new account using your details will be refused.
Requests are processed through the account's responsible gaming menu or by contacting our support team directly. Once the exclusion period begins, no login or deposit is possible until it expires—and you cannot shorten the term once it's set.
Practical limits that work
Beyond the formal tools, a few habits help keep gambling recreational:
- Decide your budget before you log in, and stop when it's gone—never chase a loss with a second deposit.
- Set a timer or alarm for session length; two hours can pass without you noticing if you're absorbed.
- Keep gambling separate from alcohol or emotional distress—both cloud judgement.
- Balance your week: if gambling is your only leisure activity, widen the mix.
- Talk to someone you trust about how much you're spending; secrecy is a warning sign.
Where to get help in Australia
If you're worried about your gambling, or someone else's, trained counsellors are available around the clock at no cost.
National Gambling Helpline: call 1800 858 858, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The service is free, confidential, and staffed by professionals who understand gambling harm. You can also access free online chat and email counselling through Gambling Help Online.
BetStop—the National Self-Exclusion Register: visit betstop.gov.au to register for a national self-exclusion scheme run by the ACMA. Registration blocks you from all licensed Australian online and phone wagering providers at once, for a minimum of three months and up to life. Note that BetStop covers licensed wagering services; it does not extend to online games provided outside Australia's regulatory framework.
International support organisations
Gamblers Anonymous: peer-support meetings for people affected by gambling, with groups in most Australian cities. Find a meeting at gamblersanonymous.org.au.
Gambling Therapy: free online support and one-to-one counselling, available globally at gamblingtherapy.org.
Blocking software
If you want to prevent access to gambling sites across all your devices, consider installing Gamban or BetBlocker. Both applications block gambling websites and apps at the device level, and both are recognised by counselling services as effective tools.
Protecting minors
Access to our services is restricted to adults aged 18 and over. If you're a parent or guardian, consider using parental-control software on shared devices to prevent children from reaching gambling sites. Most operating systems and browsers include built-in controls; third-party tools like Qustodio and Net Nanny offer more granular filtering.
If you believe a minor has accessed your account, contact our support team immediately at [email protected].
Contact and further information
For questions about the responsible gambling tools available on our platform, email [email protected]. For help with a gambling problem, contact the National Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858—they're better equipped to provide the support you need than we are.
Disclaimer: This site is informational in nature. We do not operate a betting service, accept wagers, or organise gambling. The tools described on this page are provided by the operator and accessed through your account with them, not through this portal. Access to gambling services is restricted to persons aged 18+ only. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, contact the National Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858 or visit betstop.gov.au.
Gambling should be entertainment, not a chore.
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