Responsible gambling
Gambling is entertainment you pay for, not a way to make money or win back losses.
The rules in Australia
Under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001, online casino games and pokies may not be offered to people in Australia, so offshore casinos such as Wincrown hold no Australian licence. That also means Australian protections do not reach them: BetStop, the national self-exclusion register, covers licensed wagering providers only. If you have self-excluded, do not play at offshore casinos.
Tools inside your account
- Deposit limit — set it before you start, not in the middle of a session.
- Loss and time limits — they work because you choose them with a clear head.
- Cooling-off — close the account for days or weeks.
- Self-exclusion — close access to the account completely.
Signs to take seriously
Gambling with money meant for something else; chasing losses; hiding from people close to you how much you play; needing bigger bets to feel the same; stopping because the money ran out rather than because you planned to. Any one of these is a reason for a break.
The maths is simple: the house edge applies to every bet, so playing on to win back losses increases the expected loss. In fast games like crash and instant games it shows even sooner.
Where to get help
- Gambling Help Online — 1800 858 858, free and confidential, 24/7; chat and email at gamblinghelponline.org.au.
- Gamblers Anonymous Australia — peer support meetings around the country.
- Lifeline — 13 11 14, 24/7, if gambling has become a crisis.
Under 18s
If you share a phone or computer with minors, use parental controls and don’t leave the session logged in.
18+ · Play responsibly. Gambling can be addictive.