Responsible Gambling
Betting should be fun, not a way to make money or escape stress. Most people who bet lose more than they win over time. If you choose to bet, set limits and stick to them.
Our commitment
Best Betting Tips publishes opinions and analysis for entertainment and information only. Our tips are never a guarantee of any outcome, and odds shown are correct only at the time of publishing. You must be 18 or over to bet in Australia.
Set yourself limits
- Decide how much you can afford to lose before you start, and never chase losses.
- Set a deposit limit with your bookmaker and a time limit for yourself.
- Never bet with money set aside for essentials such as rent, bills or food.
- Take regular breaks, and do not bet while stressed, upset or under the influence.
Free, confidential support
If gambling is causing you or someone you know harm, help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- National Gambling Helpline: 1800 858 858 (free call, 24/7)
- Gambling Help Online: gamblinghelponline.org.au for online chat and counselling
- BetStop, the National Self-Exclusion Register: betstop.gov.au lets you exclude yourself from all licensed Australian online bookmakers in one step
- Lifeline: 13 11 14 for crisis support
Tools that can help
Australian licensed bookmakers are required to offer deposit limits, activity statements, and self-exclusion. Use them. You can also block gambling transactions through many banks, and use blocking software such as Gamban to limit access to betting sites.
Gamble responsibly. Think! About your choices.