Gambling harm minimisation

​​​Nationally, gambling harm is characterised by difficulties in limiting money and/or time spent on gambling, which leads to adverse consequences for the person gambling, others, or the community.

Responsible gambling practices

In this context, responsible gambling practices involve the gambling industry creating and promoting safe gambling environments that prevent and minimise harm from gambling by: 

  • ensuring the organisation culture, policies and employee conduct are focused on harm prevention; and
  • providing information to people on:
    • how offered gambling products work;
    • the likelihood of losing and the associated risks of losing; and
    • how players can exercise control over their gambling activity. 

To assist venue staff and patrons in identifying warning signs of people experiencing gambling-related harm, refer to the Signs of Problem Gambling Fact Sheet.


Online wagering exclusion

If you have an online wagering account anywhere in Australia, you are able to self‑exclude through BetStop. 

The national register is administered by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) and involves a simple online registration for an individual to exclude themself from all wagering providers. 

Further information is available from BetStop – the National Self-Exclusion Register™ | ACMA​


​​Support services

If you are concerned about your own gambling or someone else's, you can get support and answers from: 

  • Gambling Help Online for self-help and counselling via email and chat.

  • The Gambling Helpline Tasmania offers advice, information, telephone counselling and referrals to in-person counselling 24/7 on 1800 858 858.

  • Gambler's Help counsellors are available for in-person support around the state.  Access services through Anglicare Tasmania 1800 243 232.​


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