Gambling can cause financial, emotional and relationship harm. This page provides information about recognising risks and finding support in Australia. vegastarsss.com is an independent informational website and does not offer gambling services.
Signs Gambling May Be Causing Harm
- Spending money intended for essentials.
- Trying to recover losses through further gambling.
- Hiding gambling activity or borrowing money to continue.
- Feeling anxious, distressed or unable to stop.
Support in Australia
Gambling Help Online provides free information and counselling support: gamblinghelponline.org.au. The National Gambling Helpline is available on 1800 858 858.
BetStop is Australia’s National Self-Exclusion Register for licensed online and telephone wagering providers: betstop.gov.au. Its coverage should not be assumed to include offshore online casino operators.
Practical Protective Measures
Avoid gambling when distressed, never treat it as a source of income and seek support early if spending or behaviour feels difficult to control. Financial counselling may also be helpful when gambling has led to debt.
Australian Legal Context
Australia restricts the provision of prohibited interactive gambling services to people physically in the country. For information on the regulatory findings concerning Vegastars, read our licence and legal status page.
Immediate Help
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call Australian emergency services on 000. For crisis support in Australia, Lifeline is available on 13 11 14.