Responsible Gambling

Our Commitment to Responsible Gambling

Casino Compare AU takes responsible gambling seriously. While we provide comparison tools to help Australian players evaluate online casino platforms, we recognise that gambling carries inherent financial risk and can become problematic for some individuals. This page provides resources, guidance and self-assessment tools to support healthy gambling habits.

Recognising Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can develop gradually and may not be immediately obvious to the person affected. Consider the following indicators honestly:

• Spending more money on gambling than you can afford to lose
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
• Neglecting work, study, family or personal responsibilities due to gambling
• Feeling restless, irritable or anxious when not gambling
• Attempting to win back losses by gambling more (chasing losses)
• Lying to family or friends about the extent of your gambling
• Gambling to escape problems or relieve negative emotions
• Needing to gamble with increasing amounts to achieve the same level of excitement
• Making repeated unsuccessful attempts to control, reduce or stop gambling
• Jeopardising or losing significant relationships, employment or educational opportunities due to gambling

If you recognise several of these patterns in your behaviour, we strongly encourage you to contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 for confidential support.

Practical Tools for Responsible Gambling

Set Deposit Limits

Every casino in our comparison provides deposit limit functionality. We recommend setting a weekly or monthly deposit limit that reflects what you can genuinely afford to lose — not what you hope to win. Treat this limit as non-negotiable, and resist the urge to increase it during a session.

Use Session Timers

Extended gambling sessions can lead to poor decision-making as fatigue and emotional responses override rational assessment. Set session time limits using the tools provided by your casino, or use your phone's built-in timer as a backup. Take regular breaks and step away from the screen.

Never Chase Losses

Chasing losses — increasing bets or extending sessions to recover money already lost — is one of the most destructive gambling behaviours. Accept that losses are a normal part of gambling and walk away when you reach your predetermined limit.

Maintain Perspective

Online casino games are designed with a mathematical house edge. Over time, the casino will generate a statistical profit from aggregate play. Individual sessions may produce wins, but long-term outcomes favour the operator. Understanding this fundamental reality helps maintain healthy expectations.

Self-Exclusion

If you need to take a break from gambling, all casinos in our comparison offer self-exclusion options ranging from temporary cooling-off periods to permanent account closure. Self-exclusion is a proactive and responsible step — there is no shame in recognising that a break is needed.

Support Resources for Australian Players

• Gambling Help Online — 1800 858 858 (24/7 free and confidential)
• Lifeline Australia — 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention)
• Beyond Blue — 1300 22 4636 (anxiety, depression and mental health support)
• Financial Counselling Australia — 1800 007 007 (free financial counselling)

Guidance for Friends and Family

If someone you care about may have a gambling problem, approach the conversation with empathy rather than judgement. Problem gambling is recognised as an addictive behaviour, and criticism often drives the behaviour further underground rather than addressing it. Encourage them to contact Gambling Help Online, offer to support them through the process, and take care of your own wellbeing as well.

Gambling and Young People

All casinos in our comparison require players to be 18 years or older. Online gambling should never be accessible to minors. If you share devices with young people, ensure gambling sites are not saved in browser history or auto-fill systems, and consider using parental control software to restrict access.

Remember: gambling should be entertainment, not a source of income or a coping mechanism. If it stops being fun, stop playing.