Safer Gambling

Whether you enjoy recreational online gaming or betting on sports, responsible play means understanding the risks and recognising when gambling stops being fun. This page explains what problem gambling looks like, how to set limits, and where to find help if you need it in Australia.

Recognising problem gambling

Problem gambling isn’t always obvious, especially when it develops gradually. Early warning signs include spending more money or time gaming than you intend, chasing losses by betting larger amounts to recover money, neglecting work or family responsibilities, or feeling anxious when unable to gamble. If you find yourself lying about your gambling activity or borrowing money to fund it, these are strong indicators that your relationship with gaming needs attention.

Tools to control your play

Most gaming platforms, including the Rainbet brand, provide self-imposed controls so you stay within limits. These typically include deposit limits that cap how much you can spend during a set period, session limits that set a maximum time for active play, and loss limits that let you specify an upper bound on losses. Rainbet users can access these controls through their account settings. Setting these before you begin playing makes it harder to overspend in the moment.

Stepping back with self-exclusion

If you need to take a break or stop entirely, self-exclusion services let you ban yourself from gaming temporarily or permanently. In Australia, BetStop is the National Self-Exclusion Register, which prevents you from accessing online gambling services across participating operators. You can also contact gambling support services to discuss further options with trained counsellors.

Where to find help

Australia doesn’t have a single national gambling regulator; each state and territory has its own authority. However, free and confidential support is available nationwide through Gambling Help Online, accessible 24 hours a day at 1800 858 858, or through online counselling at their website. The service also connects you to state-specific resources. If you’re experiencing wider mental health challenges, Lifeline provides crisis support at 13 11 14. Support is also available through Gamblers Anonymous Australia, which offers peer-led groups.

About this information

We’ve compiled this page to help readers in Australia understand safer gambling practices. For details about the Rainbet brand’s specific self-control tools and how they work, contact the brand’s support team. Shedding light on responsible play is a shared responsibility across the industry.