Plan regular pauses
Step away from gambling and choose an activity without stakes or rewards.
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Guide contents
Core principles
Put wellbeing first
Gambling can affect finances and emotional wellbeing. Seeking support early can help you regain control.
Separate vital funds
Keep money for housing, food, bills and savings outside any gambling budget.
Share your concerns
Speak with someone you trust if you want advice, a pause or help for another person.
Potential risks
Recognise gambling risks
- Gambling is not a reliable way to earn income.
- Trying to recover losses may lead to additional spending.
- Borrowing or using money needed for essentials is a reason to stop and reassess.
- Any gambling activity can involve financial risk, even when other incentives are present.
Australian players should check the rules and safer-gambling information of the website they use. Read Australian guidance.
Spending boundaries
Set boundaries around spending
Choose your limit in advance
Check the gambling website for available deposit or loss controls. A limit is a boundary, not a target.
- Keep essential costs protected and avoid borrowing for gambling.
- Find out when a requested limit change becomes active.
- Confirm whether a limit applies to deposits, losses or both.
- If maintaining a boundary feels difficult, pause and seek independent support.
Time boundaries
Manage time and take breaks
- 01
Set an end time
Decide when to stop before you begin and set an external reminder.
- 02
Make your pause practical
Sign out, silence gambling notifications and move to another activity.
- 03
Check how you feel
Notice effects on sleep, work, relationships and thoughts about gambling.
- 04
Reach out early
If you keep extending sessions or cannot stop, contact a support service.
Self-exclusion options
Self-exclusion and access blocks
Self-exclusion can place distance between you and a gambling service. Check exactly which accounts, websites and products a request covers.
| Control | What to check |
|---|---|
| Operator account controls | Ask the gambling operator about its self-exclusion process, duration, account coverage and reopening rules. |
| Account closure | Request closure or self-exclusion directly from the relevant gambling operator and follow its stated process. |
| Device and payment controls | Ask your device or financial provider which blocking features are available and what they cover. |
For any national register or exclusion service, read its scope and registration information directly at BetStop.
Warning signs
When gambling may be harmful
Chasing losses
Trying to win money back, increasing stakes or continuing after a loss can be warning signs.
Financial strain
Borrowing, unpaid bills or difficulty separating essentials from gambling funds may indicate harm.
Everyday disruption
Poor sleep, secrecy, conflict or gambling taking priority over work and relationships deserve attention.
These signs warrant support; this information does not assess or diagnose your situation. Find support Independent services can help you consider practical next steps.
Support options
Find independent help in Australia
Gambling support services
A qualified support service can discuss gambling concerns, breaks and practical safeguards.
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Account closure
Ask about self-exclusion coverage and the process for the gambling service involved.
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Support options
Look for gambling support through Australian health, community or financial counselling services.
Play NowYou can seek help when another person’s gambling affects you. Support can help with boundaries and your own wellbeing.
Next action
Choose one useful next step
Speak with a counsellor
Contact an independent support service for guidance about gambling concerns.
Find support options →Create distance
Sign out, pause related notifications and choose an activity away from gambling. Support can help you plan what comes next.
Plan a safer break →Review exclusion coverage
Ask the relevant gambling operator how its self-exclusion process works and which accounts it covers.
Check operator options →Look after yourself
You can ask for help when someone else’s gambling affects your wellbeing, relationships or finances.
Explore help →Common questions
Neosurf responsible gambling FAQ
How can I contact Neosurf about a payment or account?
Use Neosurf support, the contact form, customer support or a Neosurf agent for payment and account questions.
Does Neosurf publish deposit limits?
Deposit limits are not published in the supplied official information. Check the gambling website’s cashier and responsible-gambling controls before paying.
Does Neosurf provide self-exclusion?
A Neosurf self-exclusion tool is not listed in the supplied official information. Ask the relevant gambling operator about account closure or self-exclusion.
Can I seek help for another person’s gambling?
Yes. You can contact an independent gambling support service for guidance when another person’s gambling affects you.
More guidance
Useful information
Neosurf responsible gambling: a practical guide for Australia
Using Neosurf more safely
Neosurf is a payment service used on more than 20,000 websites, including sites offering gambling games. Payments can use a Neosurf Voucher or myNeosurf Account with a 10-digit PIN. The service is available on desktop and smartphone devices.
A prepaid payment method does not remove gambling risks. Set a personal spending boundary before playing, use only money you can afford to lose and treat gambling as entertainment rather than income. Australian players should review the gambling website’s own safer-gambling information.
Neosurf deposit limits and personal boundaries
Neosurf deposit limits are not published in the supplied official information. Controls may instead be provided by the gambling operator, so check the specific website’s account, cashier and responsible-gambling sections before paying.
A personal boundary can still help when formal controls are unavailable. Decide beforehand how much time and money you will spend, record activity and do not increase spending after losses. A myNeosurf Account shows balance and transaction history for monitoring.
- Set spending and time boundaries before signing in.
- Do not chase losses or borrow money for gambling.
- Take breaks and stop when your planned session ends.
- Review your transaction history regularly.
- Keep gambling separate from essential household spending.
Neosurf self exclusion and taking a break
A Neosurf self-exclusion tool is not listed in the supplied official information. Self-exclusion is generally handled by the gambling operator, so contact that website’s support channel and follow its account-closure process.
For a short pause, sign out, remove saved payment details where possible and avoid gambling websites during the chosen period. myNeosurf settings, balance and transaction history are not substitutes for operator-level controls.
Recognising harmful gambling patterns
Warning signs can include spending beyond plan, hiding activity, trying repeatedly to recover losses, neglecting work or relationships, or feeling distressed when unable to play. Any concern can justify a break and support.
Do not continue gambling after reaching a personal boundary. Neosurf states that transactions cannot be reversed, so check every payment before confirming it. If gambling affects safety, housing, finances or mental health, seek urgent help from appropriate Australian services.
Getting support and checking payments
Australian players can contact a gambling support service, counsellor, health professional or financial counsellor. A trusted person may also help with blocking access, reviewing spending and contacting the operator.
Neosurf support is available through support, its contact form, customer support and Neosurf agents. Direct gambling-account, limit and self-exclusion questions to the operator; direct voucher, myNeosurf Account and payment questions to Neosurf. Never share a 10-digit PIN.
