Whilst most people gamble for enjoyment and entertainment, there are some people for whom gambling is a problem that can cause financial and personal distress.

Oz Lotteries is committed to providing a safe environment for Lottery players to buy and manage their lottery entries online and does not encourage excessive gambling or extending yourself beyond your financial means.

If you feel yourself or a family member may have a problem with gambling we strongly encourage you to contact one of these organizations who can offer free counselling.

• QLD: Gambling Helpline - 1800 222 050
• NSW: G-line - 1800 633 635
• VIC: Gamblers Help - 1800 156 789
• SA: Gambling Help Line - 1800 060 757
• NT: Gambling Help Line - 1800 629 683
• WA: Gabling Hotline - 1800 622 112
• TAS: Gambling Helpline - 1800 000 973
• ACT: Lifeline Gambling and Financial Counselling - 02 6247 0655

GamAid (http://www.gamaid.com/go/?Lang=en&o=36) is an organization that provides online support to gamblers worldwide. Players can speak with a qualified advisor about gambling concerns by using the online chat or email features.

As well, there are numerous groups that provide information about local services and support groups.

• Austria (www.as-wien.com)
• Belgium (www.jeu-pathologique.be)
• Canada (rgco.org/en/help/gettinghelp-helplines.cfm)
• Denmark (www.ringgaarden.dk)
• France (www.sosjoueurs.org)
• Germany (www.gluecksspielsucht.de)
• Hong Kong (www.evencentre.org)
• Iceland (www.saa.is)
• Israel (www.compulsivegambling.org.il)
• Italy: (www.siipac.it)
• Malta (www.caritasmalta.org)
• Netherlands (www.assissa.nl)
• Norway (www.hjelpelinjen.no)
• New Zealand (www.pgfnz.co.nz)
• Singapore (www.ncpg.org.sg)
• South Africa (www.responsiblegambling.co.za)
• Sweden (www.spelinstitutet.se)
• Switzerland (www.careplay.ch)
• United Kingdom (www.gamcare.org.uk)
• World Wide - Gamblers Anonymous (http://www.gamblersanonymous.org)

If you wish to exclude yourself from using our service please contact us and request self-exclusion.

Purchasing via Oz Lotteries is prohibited for under 18's. Oz Lotteries employs a range of initiatives to validate members' identities and age, and it is a requirement of membership of our site to provide identification when requested. If sufficient identification is not provided in a timely manner your account can be terminated and any winnings withheld until such time as you can sufficiently prove your identity.