Responsible Gambling

• Significant financial strain due to gambling-related losses, impacting day-to-day expenses.
• Frequent lying or hiding gambling habits from friends and family, indicating a loss of openness and trust.
• Using gambling as a way to cope with stress or low mood, replacing healthier coping mechanisms.

Explain how players can open their operator's Responsible Gambling or Player Protection settings to set daily, weekly or monthly deposit limits, cooling-off periods and account self-exclusion, or contact the operator's support team if the controls are difficult to find. Explain that BetStop is a free national register covering Australian-licensed online and phone wagering providers, with exclusions from at least three months to a lifetime; it does not replace direct self-exclusion from services outside its coverage.

• Gambling Help Online provides free, confidential support available 24/7 through phone, online chat, and email.
• National Gambling Helpline can be reached at 1800 858 858 for immediate assistance and guidance.
• Lifeline offers emotional support at 13 11 14, while Gambler's Help Youthline is available at 1800 262 376 specifically for young people.
• For those in crisis, the Suicide Call Back Service can be contacted at 1300 659 467.
• Beyond Blue provides mental health support at 1300 224 636 and 13YARN specializes in support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 13 92 76.
• In case of an immediate emergency, call 000 for urgent assistance.

Cohuna prioritizes responsible gambling by providing clear and balanced information to help users make informed decisions. The site avoids depicting gambling as a means to earn money and features prominent links to resources for help and self-exclusion, encouraging visitors to verify the legal licensing status of operators. It is important to note that Cohuna does not process bets, hold player funds, set operator limits, or offer treatment; for account-specific assistance, users should contact the relevant operator or a qualified support service, while the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) maintains a register of licensed interactive gambling providers.

• Set a specific time and money budget before starting to play, ensuring that you stick to it and do not exceed your limits.
• Treat gambling like paid entertainment, understanding that losses are a cost of that entertainment and should be factored into your budget.
• Avoid chasing losses; instead, recognize that winning and losing are both part of the experience and make peace with your loss.

• The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) regulates online gambling in Australia. Their responsibilities include managing complaints about prohibited services and maintaining a register of licensed interactive wagering providers. More information is available on their official website at https://www.acma.gov.au.
• The Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts develops national policies regarding interactive gambling. This department administers the Interactive Gambling Act at the federal level, providing guidelines and oversight to ensure compliance within the industry.
• State and territory regulators oversee gambling activities within their respective jurisdictions. Key authorities include Liquor & Gaming NSW, the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission, Queensland Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation, SA Consumer and Business Services, Liquor, Gaming and Racing Tasmania, the ACT Gambling and Racing Commission, and the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission. Each authority handles licensing, regulation, and compliance specific to their areas.