Responsible Gambling
Last updated: 25 February 2026
Our Position
UluruNumbers is an editorial news publication — we do not offer gambling services of any kind. However, we recognise our responsibility as a publication covering the gambling industry to promote awareness of responsible gambling and to provide clear pathways to support services.
If You Need Help
If you or someone you know is experiencing harm related to gambling, support is available. The following services are free, confidential, and available to all Australians:
- Gambling Help Online: gamblinghelponline.org.au — online chat, email support, and self-help resources
- Gambling Helpline: 1800 858 858 — free telephone counselling, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 — 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention
- Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 — anxiety and depression support
Recognising Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, income, or background. Some indicators that gambling may be causing harm include:
- Spending more money or time on gambling than intended
- Difficulty setting or maintaining limits
- Gambling to recover losses
- Neglecting responsibilities, relationships, or personal wellbeing due to gambling
- Borrowing money or experiencing financial hardship related to gambling
- Feeling anxious, stressed, or irritable when not gambling or when trying to reduce gambling
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone you care about, please reach out to one of the support services listed above.
Protecting Minors
In Australia, gambling is restricted to persons aged 18 and over. It is an offence to provide gambling services to minors. UluruNumbers supports all measures to protect young people from gambling-related harm.
Parents and guardians should be aware of the potential for young people to encounter gambling content online and should consider using parental controls and having open conversations about gambling risks.
Tools Available to Consumers
Australian regulations require licensed gambling operators to provide a range of consumer protection tools. While UluruNumbers does not operate gambling services, we note that the following tools are generally available through licensed operators:
- Self-exclusion: Programs that allow individuals to voluntarily exclude themselves from gambling venues or online accounts. The national BetStop register allows self-exclusion from all Australian licensed online wagering services.
- Deposit limits: Tools that allow users to set maximum deposit amounts over specified periods.
- Activity statements: Regular statements showing gambling activity, including net wins and losses.
- Time limits and reality checks: Features that notify users of the time spent gambling.
- Cooling-off periods: Mandatory waiting periods before certain account changes take effect.
Further Reading
For more information about responsible gambling in Australia, the following official resources may be helpful: