Responsible gambling occurs in an environment where people make informed decisions about their participation in gambling.

Responsible gambling occurs as a result of the collective actions and shared ownership by individuals, communities, the gambling industry and the Government, to achieve outcomes that are socially responsible and responsive to community concerns.

On this page:

• What if I love to have a bet?
• How can I tell if I have a problem?
• What problems can it cause me and others?
• Gambling Help Line
• Self Exclusion Process
• Code of Practice

Most Australians enjoy a bet but some people may think they have a problem controlling their gambling. This can often involve spending too long in betting venues, or being constantly short of money, or using money not meant to be used for gambling.

Even if you don't believe you have a problem, it may be worth checking the signs, because the effects of problem gambling are far reaching and can be devastating to families and individuals.

Whilst the list below is not exhaustive, it includes some of the common signs that indicate a possible problem.

• Do you prefer to gamble on your own?
• Do you ever use gambling as a means to try to get money to pay debts?
• Do you ever sell anything or borrow money to use for gambling?
• Do your friends or family often disapprove of you gambling?
• Does your attendance or performance at work ever become affected by gambling?
• Do you continue to gamble to recoup your losses?
• Do you ever gamble for a longer period of time than you intend?

• Health problems - stress, depression and anxiety, poor health
• Work and study problems - job loss, absenteeism, poor performance
• Financial problems - unmanageable debts, asset losses, bankruptcy
• Family problems - domestic violence, relationship breakdown, family neglect

For further information contact the National Gambling Help Line:

Self Exclusion Process - UNiTAB Wagering Services - QLD, SA, NT

If you think you have a problem there is free private and confidential help available through the Gambling Help Service. UNiTAB's trained Customer Liaison Officer can put you in touch with the Gambling Help Service in your area or you can call the National Gambling Help Line directly. For contact details of the Customer Liaison Officer in your location, go to the Contact page and select the relevant location tab.

• exclude yourself from betting; or
• place a limit on the amount you bet

This can be done by contacting us on 13 19 39 or (+61 7) 3632 6110, or by email to telebet@unitab.com.au

If you bet at a retail outlet, self exclusion provisions are available on request from any UNiTAB office or from your State's Gambling Help Service. You can also talk to family or friends about your gambling, or see a qualified counsellor.

View the list of available Counselling Services in your location on the Contact page.

Self Exclusion forms are provided by the respective governments, and can be lodged at any TAB Outlet. If none of the forms seem applicable to you, (because you do not live in these locations) use the Northern Territory one.

Self Exclusion Forms

• Queensland
• South Australia
• Northern Territory

To view the Responsible Gambling Code of Practice for each State, go to:

• Responsible Gambling (Queensland) Code of Practice
• Responsible Gambling (SA TAB) Code of Practice
• SA Responsible Gambling (Authorised Interstate Betting Operators) Code of Practice