Responsible gambling

How bonuses change the way you play

With 30x wagering counted on your deposit and the bonus together, you bet your starting balance dozens of times over before any of it can be withdrawn. Sessions that long are exactly where hours and dollars slip by unnoticed. Before you claim, put the numbers through our wagering calculator so you know how much play you're signing up for.

Cashback needs care too. It only pays after a loss, which can make a losing session feel softer than it really was.

Warning signs

• Spending more time or money than you planned, more often than not.
• Depositing again to win back what you've lost.
• Claiming bonuses mainly to keep playing.
• Hiding your gambling, or feeling restless when you can't play.
• Money, work, sleep or relationships starting to suffer.

Any one of these is reason enough to call. Both help lines support family and friends as well.

Limits that hold up

• Budget first. Decide the amount before you deposit and treat it as spent.
• Set a timer. Your phone's screen-time settings can cap time in a browser.
• Ask your bank. Many Australian banks can block gambling payments on a card from their app, which works on offshore sites because it stops the payment itself.
• Skip the bonus for short sessions. With no wagering attached, you can withdraw whenever you like.
• Keep essentials separate. Rent, bills and groceries never go near a casino balance.

Self-exclusion and offshore casinos

Australia's national self-exclusion scheme, BetStop, only reaches licensed local betting companies. Offshore casinos like Fair Go sit outside it. If you want out, email Fair Go's support asking for your account to be closed or self-excluded, then switch on your bank's gambling block so a slip can't go through.

Age and the law

Fair Go only accepts players aged 18+, and the same goes for this guide. Fair Go is an offshore casino, not licensed in Australia, and ACMA may block access. If a dispute arises, there's no Australian regulator to take it to.