Responsible Gambling
SportsTips is committed to promoting safe and responsible engagement with sports betting information.
Our Commitment
SportsTips provides sports analytics and information only. We do not accept bets, operate a betting exchange, or encourage excessive gambling. Our tips are a statistical tool — not a guaranteed path to profit.
Gambling should always be entertainment. If it stops being fun, it's time to take a break.
Know the Signs
Problem gambling can affect anyone. Warning signs include:
- Betting more than you can afford to lose
- Chasing losses — betting more to try to win back money lost
- Lying to friends or family about gambling activity
- Neglecting work, study or family responsibilities due to gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable or depressed when not gambling
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
- Thinking about gambling constantly
If any of these sound familiar, please reach out to one of the services below. Help is free and confidential.
Australian Support Services
Gambling Help Online
Free online counselling and support for Australians affected by gambling.
Website: gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
BetStop — National Self-Exclusion Register
Register to exclude yourself from all licensed Australian online wagering services.
Website: betstop.gov.au
Free to register. Applies to all licensed Australian bookmakers.
Lifeline
Crisis support and suicide prevention. Available if gambling-related stress is affecting your mental health.
Phone: 13 11 14
Website: lifeline.org.au
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
MoneySmart
Free financial guidance from ASIC if gambling has affected your finances.
Website: moneysmart.gov.au
State-Based Services
| State / Territory | Service | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Queensland | Gambling Help Queensland | 1800 858 858 |
| New South Wales | Gambling Help NSW | 1800 858 858 |
| Victoria | Gambler's Help | 1800 858 858 |
| Western Australia | Gambling Help WA | 1800 858 858 |
| South Australia | Gambling Help SA | 1800 858 858 |
| Tasmania | Gambling Help Online | 1800 858 858 |
| ACT | Gambling Help Online | 1800 858 858 |
| Northern Territory | Gambling Help Online | 1800 858 858 |
Tips for Safer Gambling
- Set a budget — only bet what you can afford to lose, treated as entertainment spend
- Set time limits — decide in advance how long you'll spend on betting activity
- Never chase losses — accept that losses are part of betting and walk away
- Don't bet under the influence — alcohol and drugs impair judgement
- Take regular breaks — step away from betting for days or weeks at a time
- Use deposit limits — all licensed Australian bookmakers must offer these
- Use BetStop — self-exclude from all licensed Australian online wagering if needed
Our Practices
SportsTips takes the following steps to promote responsible use:
- We display responsible gambling information on every page
- We do not target advertising at people who have shown signs of problem gambling
- We do not offer credit or financing for subscriptions
- We will close accounts at the request of the account holder or their family
- We provide links to self-exclusion and support services throughout the site
Free confidential support: 1800 858 858 — gamblinghelponline.org.au
