What tools help you stay in control of your betting?
BetStop, the National Self-Exclusion Register, lets you exclude yourself from licensed Australian online and phone bookmakers for three months up to life. Gambling Help Online offers free support on 1800 858 858, 24 hours a day. Operators also describe deposit limits and time-outs. This hub explains each tool and what to check before you deposit.
Pages in this section
- 01Which bookmakers describe deposit limits, time-outs and help links in full?Safer-gambling tools: what each bookmaker describes, compared
- 02Which bookmakers publish low minimum deposits and limit tools?Cautious budget: minimum deposits and limit tools compared
- 03Which safer-gambling tools are described, operator by operator?Safer-gambling tools listed by 12 bookmakers: data snapshot
- 04How BetStop works and who has to take partBetStop explained: Australia's national self-exclusion register
- 05Registering with BetStop: what you need and what happens nextHow to register with BetStop, step by step
- 06Setting a deposit limit: where to find it and how changes workHow to set a deposit limit with an Australian bookmaker
- 07Tipster claims: what to verify before you trust a recordBefore you follow a tipster: checks on claimed results
- 08Gambling can be harmful: where to get help in AustraliaResponsible gambling and help: BetStop, limits, support lines
BetStop
BetStop launched on 21 August 2023. You choose a period from three months to life. It covers licensed online and phone bookmakers, and does not cover online casinos or illegal services.
By the end of the second quarter of 2025-26, 54,859 people had registered, and 35,135 exclusions were active on 31 December 2025 (Bills Digest, Parliament of Australia).
Register at betstop.gov.au or call 1800 238 786.
The upshot: one registration reaches every licensed bookmaker covered by BetStop.
Limits and breaks
Under the national consumer protection framework (NCPF), measure 6 covers deposit limits: an operator offers a limit at sign-up, and an increase takes effect no sooner than seven days later. Measure 5 covers closing an account.
This reading comes from the 2018 policy statement; a later edition could not be opened.
Whether each bookmaker describes a time-out, a deposit limit and activity reminders is checked as C04, C05 and C07, and shows as Not confirmed on 13 November 2026 until read.
Get help now
Gambling Help Online is free, anonymous and open 24 hours: 1800 858 858. Gambling is not for anyone under 18.
Signs of harm and support options are on the responsible gambling page. To check a bookmaker is licensed first, use licensing and legality.
The upshot: help is free and open at any hour; limits and BetStop are tools you can use before a problem starts.
18+ and where to get help
18+ only. Gambling can be harmful. Need help? Call Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 (free, 24/7) or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au. To exclude yourself from licensed Australian online and phone wagering providers, register with BetStop at betstop.gov.au. BetStop help line: 1800 238 786.
FAQ
What does BetStop do?
It excludes you from licensed Australian online and phone bookmakers for a period from three months to life.
Does BetStop cover online casinos?
No. It covers licensed bookmakers. Online casinos and illegal services are outside it.
How do I get help right now?
Call Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858, free and open 24 hours.
How fast can a deposit limit be raised?
Under NCPF measure 6, no sooner than seven days after the request (2018 policy statement; later edition not read).