Responsible gambling
Keep it fun. Here's where to get help if it isn't.
Free, confidential help, 24/7
Call Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au. It's free, and you don't have to be in crisis to call.
Block yourself from betting sites
BetStop is the national register that lets you block yourself from licensed Australian online and phone betting services. Sign up at betstop.gov.au.
If you're in distress
Call Lifeline on 13 11 14 any time, or visit lifeline.org.au. If you or someone else is in danger, call 000.
Signs it might be time to talk to someone
- Chasing losses, or needing a win to get money back
- Betting with rent, bill or borrowed money
- Finding it hard to stop, or hiding your betting
- Betting causing trouble with family, work or money
How Sherlock handles this
Sherlock gives opinions, not guarantees. He won't tell you how much to bet or suggest ways to win back losses. If you tell him betting is causing you trouble, he'll stop the racing talk and point you to help. Set a budget before you start, and only bet what you can afford to lose.