RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING

Stay in control. Keep it fun. Know when to stop.

If it's no longer fun, it's no longer a game. Online gambling is entertainment — not a way to make money. Below is everything we tell our own friends and family about staying in control.

Need Help Right Now?

  • Gambling Help Online (AU): 1800 858 858 — free, confidential, 24/7. gamblinghelponline.org.au
  • Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 — crisis support and mental health, 24/7.
  • Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277 — support for individuals and families affected by gambling.
  • BetStop (National Self-Exclusion Register): betstop.gov.au — free self-exclusion from all licensed Australian online wagering services.

Warning Signs

Gambling has become a problem if you find yourself:

  • Spending more than you can afford, or chasing losses.
  • Borrowing money — from friends, family, credit cards — to gamble.
  • Lying to people about how much you gamble.
  • Feeling restless, anxious, or irritable when you can't gamble.
  • Using gambling as an escape from stress, anxiety or depression.
  • Letting gambling interfere with work, relationships, sleep or health.

If two or more of these apply, please contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858. Talking to someone is free and confidential.

Practical Tools

1. Set a Budget Before You Play

Decide a weekly or monthly maximum loss before you log in. Treat it like the cost of a night out — money you've already mentally spent. When it's gone, you stop. No exceptions, no "just one more".

2. Use the Casino's Built-In Limits

Every licensed casino — RocketPlay included — provides player-protection tools. Use them:

  • Deposit limits: a daily, weekly, or monthly cap on how much you can deposit.
  • Session limits: an automatic logout after a set time.
  • Loss limits: stops play once losses reach a threshold.
  • Reality checks: pop-up reminders of how long you've been playing.
  • Self-exclusion: temporary (24 hours to 6 months) or permanent lock-out.

To activate any of these at RocketPlay: log in → Account → Responsible Gambling.

3. National Self-Exclusion — BetStop

BetStop is Australia's free national self-exclusion register. Signing up bans you from every licensed Australian wagering service for the period you choose (3 months to lifetime). It's the strongest tool available. Apply at betstop.gov.au.

4. Never Chase Losses

The single biggest mistake. "I'll win it back" is how a bad session becomes a financial crisis. Set a stop-loss and walk away. Losses don't compound into wins — they compound into bigger losses.

5. Avoid Risky Triggers

Don't gamble when you are:

  • Drinking alcohol or using other substances.
  • Stressed, angry, anxious or depressed.
  • Bored, lonely, or trying to fill time.
  • Sleep-deprived or unwell.

For Family & Friends

If someone close to you is gambling problematically, you are also affected — and you can get free support. Relationships Australia (1300 364 277) provides counselling for partners and family members. You don't have to wait for the gambler to seek help first.

Underage Gambling

Online gambling is illegal for anyone under 18 in Australia. If you're a parent, use device-level parental controls. Free filtering tools include:

  • NetNanny — paid, comprehensive.
  • Qustodio — free tier available.
  • Apple Screen Time / Google Family Link — built into iOS and Android.

Our Commitment

As an affiliate review site we benefit financially when readers sign up at RocketPlay Casino. We take that seriously: every page on this site includes responsible-gambling information, 18+ warnings, and helpline numbers. We do not promote gambling as a way to make money. We do not target underage audiences. If our content has caused harm, we want to know — contact [email protected].

Last updated: 14 May 2026