Responsible Gambling

Gambling is 18+ and carries risk

Access to gambling services remains restricted to people aged 18 years and older under Australian law. Every game carries a built in house edge that reduces the likelihood of long term profit for the player. Fair Go holds a Curaçao Gaming Control Board licence and lists 480 games yet the operator cannot remove the statistical advantage held by each title. Regular participation can develop into a pattern of behaviour that affects finances, relationships and mental health. The site does not operate any games itself and instead provides information about licensed platforms.

Warning signs — when it becomes a problem

• Losing track of time during sessions that stretch far beyond original plans.
• Borrowing money or using credit to continue play after funds run out.
• Hiding activity from family members or deleting browser history.
• Lying about losses or winnings when asked directly about results.
• Showing irritability or anger after a losing streak ends a session.
• Chasing losses by placing larger bets in an attempt to recover earlier outlays.
• Betting amounts that exceed pre-set budgets on a consistent basis.

Practical limits that work

Setting limits before any session begins helps maintain control because decisions made during play are more likely to be influenced by recent outcomes. A player can choose a deposit limit that caps the total amount transferred in a day or week. Loss limits restrict the net amount that may be lost before the account pauses further bets. Session timers log the duration spent on site and issue a prompt when the chosen period expires. Self-exclusion blocks access for a chosen interval ranging from weeks to indefinite periods. These tools prove most effective when amounts and times are fixed away from the heat of the moment rather than adjusted while play continues.

Where to get help

Use BetStop to self-exclude

BetStop serves as the national self-exclusion register for Australian players. Registration is free and allows exclusion periods from three months up to a lifetime ban. Once active the register prevents access across licensed operators that participate in the scheme. The process can be completed online at betstop.gov.au and does not require contact with any individual casino. Players who feel control is slipping gain an external barrier that cannot be reversed during the chosen term.

Player-protection tools at Fair Go

The operator supplies several built in options for account holders. Deposit limits and loss limits can be set directly in the profile section. Session limits and reality check pop-ups remind users how long they have been active. Self-exclusion requests are handled through the same menu and take effect immediately. These features remain available at all times yet their use depends entirely on the individual choosing to activate them. No tool removes the house edge present across the 480 games listed on the platform.

For family and friends

Recognising changes such as secrecy around finances or sudden mood shifts after time spent online can open an early conversation. Express concern without judgment and suggest reaching professional support services rather than attempting to manage the behaviour alone. Resources listed in the help table above provide guidance for supporters as well as those directly affected. Early contact with these organisations often leads to clearer steps forward.