BetStop - National Player Self Exclusion Registry
1. What is BetStop
BetStop is a national self-exclusion register launched by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) in February 2021. It allows players to voluntarily block access to any regulated online and offline sports and horse racing betting operators across the country.
2. Who BetStop covers
Any licensed sports and horse racing betting services, including large bookmakers and small ACMA licensed operators.
Online and retail betting stations (in-venue terminals).
Telephone betting lines of all operators.
Does not apply to online casinos and poker rooms (regulated separately through the Self-Exclusion Register).
3. Why sign up
Breaking the cycle: Lack of easy access reduces gambling impulses.
Financial protection: Prevents further large bets and debt piling up.
Psychological pause: gives time to reassess attitudes towards gaming behavior and find alternatives.
4. How to sign up for BetStop
1. Online application
Go to → betstop. gov. au.
Fill out the form: name, date of birth, email address, phone number, document barcodes (ID, driver's license or passport).
2. By phone
Call the ACMA Call Centre: 1800 858 858 (24/7, free).
The employee will help fill out the application and answer questions.
3. Confirmation
Within 24-48 hours of submission, data is shared with all licensed operators.
You will be notified that the lockdown is in effect.
5. Periods of self-exclusion and withdrawal
6. What happens after registration
Account blocking: operators receive a notification and prohibit you from entering, betting and deposits.
No ads: You will not receive targeted ads from betting operators.
Access to other entertainment: online casino gaming and other forms of gambling remain available (regulated through a separate registry).
7. Practical advice
1. Planning
Choose the period that meets your goals: 6 months for verification, 1-3 years for serious restrictions.
2. Combine with other tools
Supplement BetStop with local limits and self-exclusion in the casino (Self-Exclusion Register).
3. Support in the process
If you have difficulties, contact Gamblers Help Online (1800 858 858).
4. Monitoring and evaluation
Keep a diary of emotions and finances for the exclusion period to assess the effectiveness of the pause.
BetStop is a reliable and convenient way to completely exclude yourself from the world of sports betting and horse racing in Australia. The correct period and combination with other mechanisms of responsible play will help you regain control and avoid the risks associated with gaming addiction.
BetStop is a national self-exclusion register launched by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) in February 2021. It allows players to voluntarily block access to any regulated online and offline sports and horse racing betting operators across the country.
2. Who BetStop covers
Any licensed sports and horse racing betting services, including large bookmakers and small ACMA licensed operators.
Online and retail betting stations (in-venue terminals).
Telephone betting lines of all operators.
Does not apply to online casinos and poker rooms (regulated separately through the Self-Exclusion Register).
3. Why sign up
Breaking the cycle: Lack of easy access reduces gambling impulses.
Financial protection: Prevents further large bets and debt piling up.
Psychological pause: gives time to reassess attitudes towards gaming behavior and find alternatives.
4. How to sign up for BetStop
1. Online application
Go to → betstop. gov. au.
Fill out the form: name, date of birth, email address, phone number, document barcodes (ID, driver's license or passport).
2. By phone
Call the ACMA Call Centre: 1800 858 858 (24/7, free).
The employee will help fill out the application and answer questions.
3. Confirmation
Within 24-48 hours of submission, data is shared with all licensed operators.
You will be notified that the lockdown is in effect.
5. Periods of self-exclusion and withdrawal
| Period | Lock Period | Cancel |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | 6 months | Automatically upon expiration |
| Average | 1 year | Automatic |
| Maximum | 3 years | Automatic |
💡Note: early cancellation is not possible - only at the end of the declared period.
6. What happens after registration
Account blocking: operators receive a notification and prohibit you from entering, betting and deposits.
No ads: You will not receive targeted ads from betting operators.
Access to other entertainment: online casino gaming and other forms of gambling remain available (regulated through a separate registry).
7. Practical advice
1. Planning
Choose the period that meets your goals: 6 months for verification, 1-3 years for serious restrictions.
2. Combine with other tools
Supplement BetStop with local limits and self-exclusion in the casino (Self-Exclusion Register).
3. Support in the process
If you have difficulties, contact Gamblers Help Online (1800 858 858).
4. Monitoring and evaluation
Keep a diary of emotions and finances for the exclusion period to assess the effectiveness of the pause.
BetStop is a reliable and convenient way to completely exclude yourself from the world of sports betting and horse racing in Australia. The correct period and combination with other mechanisms of responsible play will help you regain control and avoid the risks associated with gaming addiction.
