Safer play guide

We take responsible gambling seriously. Here's how to keep play feeling fun, and where to get help if it stops being that way.

Our promise

Raffles should feel like a small thrill, not a pressure cooker

Defaiflo Lotteries is designed to be occasional entertainment. The moment the Coastal GT draw starts feeling like a necessity rather than a bit of fun, that's the cue to take a step back.

All of our tooling — spending caps, cooling-off periods, self-exclusion — is built into your account settings and can be activated in under a minute. No hoops, no awkward calls.

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Safer play tools

Built into every Defaiflo account

Monthly spend cap

Set a firm monthly cap at AU$20, AU$50 or a custom amount. Any ticket purchase above the cap is politely blocked by the system.

Cooling-off pause

One-click pause for 7, 14 or 30 days. During a pause your memberships are suspended and we won't email you promotional content.

Self-exclusion

Request a 6 or 12 month self-exclusion. We close your account, refund any open tickets and honour the block across all Defaiflo products.

Reality-check nudge

An optional on-screen prompt reminds you how much you've spent in the last 30 days whenever you open the Buy Tickets page.

Signs your play might be tipping

  • You're topping up your weekly grocery budget to buy tickets.
  • You feel relief after a ticket purchase, rather than a small thrill.
  • You're hiding your ticket buys from a partner or family member.
  • You keep telling yourself the next draw will "make up" for previous ones.
  • You've borrowed money from friends, family or a credit line to keep playing.

If any of those land, please take a breath and reach out. None of the organisations below charge a cent, all of them offer confidential support, and every conversation is completely judgement-free.

Independent support

Where to get help in Australia

Three independent, free organisations. Click through whenever you need a chat, information or practical tools.

Australian Gambling Research Centre

Evidence-led research and clear-headed information about gambling harm across Australia. A good starting point if you're after facts rather than opinions.

Gamblers Help

Free, confidential counselling and financial support for anyone affected by gambling — including family members and friends of people playing.

GambleAware NSW

NSW Government information, support, and a free 24/7 helpline on 1800 858 858. Available in multiple languages.