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BetStop — National Self-Exclusion Register

BetStop allows you to exclude yourself from all licensed Australian wagering providers for a minimum of 3 months. Once registered, all licensed bookmakers are legally required to prevent you from opening new accounts and to close existing ones.

State & Territory Self-Exclusion Programs

In addition to the national BetStop register, each Australian state and territory offers self-exclusion and gambling support services:

New South Wales

Gambling Help NSW

gamblinghelp.nsw.gov.au

Victoria

Victorian Gambling Foundation (VRGF)

vgccc.vic.gov.au

Queensland

Queensland Gambling Helpline

gamblinghelpqld.org.au

South Australia

Gambling Help SA

gamblinghelp.sa.gov.au

Western Australia

Problem Gambling Support WA

gamblinghelponline.org.au

Tasmania

Gambling Support Program TAS

gamblinghelponline.org.au

Northern Territory

NT Consumer Affairs (Gambling)

gamblinghelponline.org.au

ACT

ACT Gambling Support Service

gamblinghelponline.org.au

Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can affect anyone. Recognising the warning signs early is important. You or someone you know may have a gambling problem if they:

!Spend more money or time on gambling than intended
!Find it hard to stop gambling or control how much they gamble
!Feel anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to stop gambling
!Gamble to escape problems, relieve stress, or cope with negative emotions
!Lie to family or friends about how much they gamble
!Chase losses by returning to gamble again after losing money
!Borrow money, sell possessions, or commit fraud to fund gambling
!Neglect work, study, family, or personal needs because of gambling
!Experience relationship breakdowns or conflicts due to gambling
!Feel guilt, shame, or depression after gambling
!Need to gamble with increasing amounts to achieve the same excitement
!Have repeated unsuccessful efforts to cut back or stop gambling

If any of these apply to you or someone you know, please reach out for help. The National Gambling Helpline is free, confidential, and available 24/7 on 1800 858 858.

Is Gambling Becoming a Problem?

Ask yourself these questions honestly:

1Do you spend more than you can afford to lose?
2Do you feel the need to bet with increasing amounts of money?
3Have you tried to cut back on gambling but found you couldn't?
4Does gambling cause problems in your relationships, work, or finances?
5Do you chase losses by continuing to bet after losing?

If you answered yes to any of these, consider reaching out for support.

Take the full self-assessment at Gambling Help Online →

Tips for Responsible Gambling

✓Set a budget before you bet — and stick to it
✓Never chase losses
✓Don't gamble when stressed, depressed, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs
✓Take regular breaks and set time limits
✓Balance gambling with other activities and interests
✓Use deposit, loss, and time limits offered by bookmakers

Setting Limits

All licensed Australian bookmakers are required to offer limit-setting tools. Using these tools is one of the most effective ways to stay in control of your gambling.

Deposit Limits

Set a maximum amount you can deposit into your betting account over a daily, weekly, or monthly period. Once the limit is reached, you cannot deposit more until the next period. Decreasing your deposit limit takes effect immediately; increasing it has a cooling-off period.

Loss Limits

Set a maximum net loss over a specified period. When you reach your loss limit, you will be unable to place further bets until the period resets.

Wagering Limits

Set a maximum total amount you can wager (stake) over a period, regardless of whether those bets win or lose.

Time Limits & Activity Statements

Set session time reminders so you are alerted after a specified period of activity. You can also request activity statements from your bookmaker showing your gambling history, net wins/losses, and time spent.

Take a Break / Cool-Off Period

Most bookmakers allow you to temporarily suspend your account for a set period (e.g., 24 hours, 7 days, 1 month). During this time, you cannot log in or place bets.

Contact your bookmaker directly or visit their responsible gambling page to set up these limits. If you need help, call 1800 858 858.

WedgeBet's Commitment

WedgeBet provides prediction analytics and community competition management. We do not operate as a bookmaker or accept wagers.

WedgeBet is committed to promoting responsible gambling practices across everything we build.

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please contact the services listed on this page. The National Gambling Helpline is free, confidential, and available 24/7 on 1800 858 858.

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