Responsible Gaming

Gamble for entertainment

Gambling involves risk. There is no guaranteed way to win, and past results do not predict future outcomes. Games are based on chance or other factors that cannot be controlled by a player. A win is never owed because you have played for a long time, experienced a losing run or placed several bets. Trying to recover losses by gambling more can increase the risk of further loss.

Before you play, decide what gambling means for you and what you are comfortable spending. Treat any money used for gambling as an entertainment expense. Only use money that is available after essential costs such as rent or mortgage payments, food, utilities, transport, debts and other regular commitments have been covered. Never use borrowed money, money set aside for important expenses or money needed by someone else.

A personal budget can help you make decisions before emotions become involved. Set both a spending amount and a time limit. Once either limit is reached, stop playing. Avoid changing your limits while you are gambling, particularly after a loss or when you are trying to win back money. Making decisions in advance can help you stay focused on your original plan.

• Think of gambling as a paid form of entertainment, not an income source.
• Only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
• Set a budget and time limit before you begin.
• Do not chase losses or increase stakes to try to recover money.
• Do not gamble when upset, stressed, tired, intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.
• Keep gambling separate from essential household spending and financial commitments.

Tools to help you stay in control

Responsible gambling tools are designed to help you make deliberate choices about your play. Depending on the account features available to you, you may be able to set spending or deposit limits, take a temporary break, review your activity or request a longer period of account restriction. Read the information shown in your account carefully, including how a setting works, when it takes effect and whether it can be changed.

Set a limit before you play

A limit can help you decide how much you are prepared to spend over a chosen period. Select an amount that fits comfortably within your budget and do not set a limit based on what you hope to win. A limit is most useful when it is realistic, applied in advance and treated as final for the relevant period. If you find yourself regularly reaching a limit, consider reducing your gambling or taking a break.

Use breaks and account restrictions

A short break can create space to review your gambling and consider whether it remains enjoyable. A longer restriction or self-exclusion may be more appropriate if you are worried about your behaviour or do not want to gamble at all. If you request an account restriction, follow the instructions provided and do not create another account to avoid it. If you have accounts with other gambling services, consider using their restriction tools as well.

Review your activity

Checking your deposits, withdrawals, bets, wins, losses and time spent can give you a clearer view of your gambling. Records may look different from how your activity feels in the moment. Review them regularly and consider whether your actual spending matches the plan you made. If you are uncomfortable reviewing your activity or surprised by the amount of time or money involved, stop playing and seek support.

1. Decide your budget and playing time before opening a game.
2. Apply any available limit or break setting before you start.
3. Check your activity regularly rather than relying on memory.
4. Stop when your limit or time plan is reached.
5. Ask for help if you cannot follow the limits you set.

Recognising when gambling may be a problem

Gambling problems can develop gradually. You do not need to wait until there is a serious financial crisis before asking for help. The following signs may indicate that gambling is becoming difficult to control:

• Spending more money or time gambling than you intended.
• Thinking about gambling frequently or feeling restless when you cannot gamble.
• Chasing losses or believing that a big win will solve financial problems.
• Borrowing money, selling belongings or using credit to continue gambling.
• Hiding gambling activity, deposits, losses or account statements from people close to you.
• Missing work, study, family responsibilities or social activities because of gambling.
• Feeling anxious, guilty, irritable, ashamed or low after gambling.
• Trying to stop or cut down but returning to gambling repeatedly.
• Using gambling to escape stress, loneliness, boredom or other difficult feelings.
• Experiencing conflict with a partner, family member, friend or colleague because of gambling.

One or more of these signs does not mean you should feel ashamed. It means that additional support may be helpful. Gambling-related harm can affect anyone, regardless of age, income, experience or previous results. The sooner you recognise a concern, the more options you have to change your situation.

If you are worried about your gambling

Stop gambling for now and avoid trying to win back money. Review your account activity, consider applying a break or restriction and tell someone you trust what is happening. A trusted person may be able to help you manage access to money, make a plan or find professional assistance. You can also contact a gambling support service operating in Australia, a qualified counsellor or a health professional for confidential guidance.

If gambling has contributed to urgent financial, relationship or mental health concerns, seek appropriate assistance as soon as possible. If you feel unsafe or believe you may harm yourself or another person, contact emergency services or a crisis support service in your area immediately.

Support, self-exclusion and protecting your account

You can ask for help even if you are not certain that gambling is a problem. Support services can help you understand your behaviour, make a plan, manage urges and address financial or personal concerns. You may also wish to speak with your doctor, a mental health professional or a financial counsellor. Support can be useful for family members and friends who are affected by another person's gambling.

Self-exclusion is a formal way to ask that access to gambling be restricted for a selected period or until you choose to seek reactivation, where that option is available. The process and conditions may vary between operators and services. Read all instructions carefully before submitting a request. Self-exclusion is intended to support your decision not to gamble, but it should be combined with practical steps such as removing saved payment details, reducing access to gambling funds and seeking professional support.

If you believe another person can access your account, change your password immediately and contact the appropriate support channel through the website. Do not share your password, verification codes or payment information. Keep your account details private and sign out when using a shared device. Protecting your account can also help prevent gambling activity that you did not authorise.

• Tell someone you trust that you want to reduce or stop gambling.
• Ask a support service or qualified professional for advice.
• Request a break, limit or self-exclusion where suitable.
• Remove stored payment methods and reduce easy access to gambling funds.
• Use website, device or banking controls that can help block gambling activity.
• Keep records of financial commitments and seek financial counselling if needed.
• Do not open or use another account to bypass a restriction.

Keeping gambling safe and suitable

Gambling services are intended for adults who are legally permitted to use them. Do not allow children or other unauthorised people to use your account. Keep devices locked, use appropriate parental controls where relevant and do not leave an active gambling session available to others. If you are under the legal age or are not permitted to gamble under applicable Australian law, you must not use the service.

You are responsible for complying with the laws that apply to you, including any rules about online gambling, account use and financial transactions. Access may not be appropriate in every location or circumstance. If you are uncertain whether you can legally use a gambling service, obtain independent advice before playing.

Librabet Casino provides responsible gaming information to help players make informed choices. Information and account tools should be used alongside your own budget, judgement and support network. No tool can remove all gambling risk, so take your concerns seriously and act early. If gambling is no longer enjoyable, the safest choice may be to stop.

Responsible gambling is an ongoing choice. Review your habits regularly, keep your spending within an affordable budget and take a break whenever you feel your control is changing. If you need assistance, use the responsible gaming options available through the website or seek confidential help from an appropriate Australian support service.