Last updated: June 2026 — James Wilson, Chefbytrade
At Chefbytrade, we believe that gambling should always be an enjoyable form of entertainment — never a source of stress, financial hardship, or emotional harm. James Wilson and the entire Chefbytrade team are genuinely committed to promoting safe, responsible gambling practices for every Australian player who visits chefbytrade.com. This page exists because we care about you as a person, not just as a reader.
If gambling has stopped being fun, or if you are concerned about your own behaviour or that of someone you know, please read this page carefully. Help is available, and reaching out is always the right decision.
Before you play at any Neosurf casino or any online gambling platform, keep these principles in mind:
Problem gambling can develop gradually and is not always easy to recognise. The following signs may indicate that gambling is becoming harmful:
If you recognise two or more of these signs in yourself or someone close to you, please seek support. There is no shame in asking for help.
Answer the following questions honestly to better understand your relationship with gambling:
If you answered yes to any of these questions, we strongly encourage you to speak with a professional support service listed below.
Most licensed online casinos allow you to set daily, weekly, or monthly deposit limits. Use this tool to cap how much money enters your account. Responsible Neosurf casinos will apply these limits immediately and will not remove them without a mandatory cooling-off period.
Many platforms offer pop-up notifications that remind you how long you have been playing and how much you have spent. Enable these reminders to maintain awareness and make informed decisions during your session.
A cooling-off period temporarily suspends your account — usually for 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days. This gives you breathing space without committing to a permanent exclusion. Always choose a casino that offers this feature.
If you need a stronger intervention, self-exclusion allows you to block yourself from accessing a casino for an extended period, such as 6 months or longer. In Australia, you can also register with BetStop — the National Self-Exclusion Register — at betstop.gov.au, which bans you from all licensed Australian interactive gambling services simultaneously.
Chefbytrade operates a strict 18+ only policy. All casino sites we review are required to carry out robust age verification before allowing any player to deposit or wager real money. If you are under 18, or if you are concerned that a minor may have access to gambling platforms, please use parental control software such as Gamban or Net Nanny to block gambling-related content immediately.
Chefbytrade is dedicated to providing honest, trustworthy information — and that commitment extends to your wellbeing. If you ever feel that gambling is negatively affecting your life, please reach out to one of the organisations listed above. You are not alone, and support is always available.