BetStop — the National Self-Exclusion Register
A person registers once for free at betstop.gov.au and chooses an exclusion length. Every licensed online and telephone wagering provider must be connected to BetStop and cannot open an account, accept a bet from, or send marketing to a registered person for the chosen period.
Key facts
Run byAustralian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
CoversAll Australian-licensed interactive (online and phone) wagering service providers — around 150 operators
ChannelOnline + phone (interactive wagering only)
Duration optionsMinimum 3 months, up to a lifetime exclusion
Operator mandateMandatory for all licensed interactive wagering providers under the Interactive Gambling Act since BetStop launched on 21 August 2023
Launched21 August 2023
Registrations44,841 people registered by 30 June 202530,032 held active exclusions at that date
Operators covered~150 licensed online/phone wagering providers
CostFree to register
Coverage gap
Covers only online/phone wagering — it does not cover in-person betting, casinos, pokie (poker-machine) venues, lotteries, or unlicensed offshore sites
Related terms
Sources
Reference, not advice. A teaching summary of the Australia scheme — confirm registration routes and current terms on the scheme’s own site.