Welcome to the BetSafe website
The BetSafe Responsible Gambling Program was developed in 1998 by leading problem gambling counsellor Paul Symond. Paul has over 20 years' experience in the treatment of problem gambling and is author of the book How to Stop Gambling. BetSafe is considered the leading program of its kind in the world and now has a membership of over 40 clubs in NSW and the ACT. BetSafe is a detailed, comprehensive, integrated and independently evaluated program that has been proven effective for more than thirteen years. more
News
Canberra Labor Club wins Responsible Gaming Award
- 21 May 2011
Canberra Labor Club has won the 2011 Clubs ACT Responsible Gaming and Gaming Facility Award for the second year in a row. The four Canberra Labor Club Group venues are the only ACT based gaming venues to be members of the BetSafe program. The Canberra Labor Club has been a member of the BetSafe program since 2001, well before the legislated responsible gambling provisions were introduced in the ACT in 2004. BetSafe congratulates the Canberra Labor Club on this award and also on taking out the top prize, the ACT Club of the Year. more
BetSafe welcomes St Johns Park Bowling Club
- 11 July 2011
It is with pleasure that we announce St Johns Park Bowling Club Ltd as the latest BetSafe member. The club operates out of 2 venues, with its main club located in the Sydney suburb of St Johns Park, along with Tuncurry Bowling Club, located in Tuncurry on the mid north coast of NSW. As part of its membership to the BetSafe program, St Johns Park Bowling Club has agreed to adopt BetSafe's internationally recognised responsible gambling program.
Featured Article
Can Naltrexone Help Problem Gamblers?
- 6 December 2011
Gambling researchers have identified Naltrexone as providing potential benefits to the small group of problem gamblers for whom conventional treatment has not worked. more
BetSafe Responsible Gambling Program
Are you interested in signing your club up to the world's 'best practice' responsible gambling program? more information
BetSafe Online Self-Exclusion
BetSafe has launched a facility that will enable problem gamblers to exclude from up to 10 clubs and hotels in NSW without having to attend a face-to-face meeting. more information
AML/CTF Programs
BetSafe is able to assist your gaming venue to become fully compliant with the Anti Money-Laundering & Counter-Terrorism (AML/CTF) Act. more information
Counselling & Self-Exclusion for Hotels
Does your hotel need an accredited self exclusion provider or problem gambling counselling service? Interested in joining the Paul Symond Consultancy Hotel Program? more information
Consultancy Services
BetSafe is able to provide consultancy services on responsible gambling issues to gaming industry providers. more information
How to Stop Gambling
"How To Stop Gambling", the definitive self-help guide for problem gamblers by BetSafe founder Paul Symond, is now available in all good book stores. more information