Last updated: May 2026 — Liam Murphy, O Tus
At O Tus (o-tus.com), we believe that enjoying online pokies should always be a fun and entertaining experience. Our founder, Liam Murphy, built this site with a clear mission: to help Australian players find great games while ensuring they stay safe, informed, and in control. Responsible gaming is not a footnote for us — it is a core part of everything we do.
This page exists because we genuinely care about the people who visit us. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please know that help is available, and reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Online pokies are designed to be entertaining. For the vast majority of players, they remain exactly that. However, for some individuals, gambling can shift from a leisure activity into something that feels uncontrollable. Recognising that shift early makes an enormous difference. The tools and resources on this page are here to help you stay on the right side of that line.
Problem gambling can affect anyone, regardless of age, income, or background. The following signs may indicate that gambling is becoming a problem:
If any of these signs feel familiar, please take our self-assessment checklist below or contact a support service immediately.
Ask yourself the following questions honestly. If you answer yes to two or more, we strongly encourage you to speak with a professional or use the self-exclusion tools available to you.
Most licensed Australian online casinos allow you to set daily, weekly, or monthly deposit limits. Setting a limit before you start playing keeps your spending predictable and prevents impulsive decisions during a session. You can usually find these controls in your account settings.
Reality check notifications alert you after a set period of play, reminding you how long you have been gambling and how much you have spent. These gentle prompts are a powerful way to stay grounded and make conscious decisions rather than playing on autopilot.
A cooling-off period temporarily restricts your access to your account, usually for 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days. This option is ideal when you feel you need a short break without committing to a longer exclusion.
Self-exclusion allows you to block yourself from accessing a gambling site or a group of sites for an extended period, often between six months and five years. In Australia, the BetStop National Self-Exclusion Register lets you exclude yourself from all licensed interactive gambling services in one step. Visit betstop.gov.au for more information. Individual operators also offer their own self-exclusion programs through your account dashboard.
If you need to speak to someone right now, the following free services are available to Australians:
The following organisations provide world-class support, information, and counselling for problem gamblers and their families:
O Tus operates a strict 18+ only policy. All content on this website is intended solely for adults of legal gambling age. We actively encourage all licensed operators we review to implement robust age verification processes. If you are aware of a minor accessing gambling content, please report it to the relevant operator or regulatory authority immediately.
Gambling problems thrive in silence. Whether you are worried about yourself or someone you love, speaking up is the most important step you can take. The organisations listed on this page offer free, confidential, and non-judgmental support. At O Tus, we are always on your side — and that means putting your wellbeing before everything else.