Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment

At The Cookie Press, we believe that NRL betting should be fun and entertaining – never a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Gambling always carries risk, and the house always has an edge. Only bet what you can afford to lose, and never gamble with money needed for essentials like rent, bills, or food.

Age Verification

You must be at least 18 years old (or the legal gambling age in your Australian state or territory) to place bets on our site. The Cookie Press is committed to preventing underage gambling. If you're under 18, please do not access betting services.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Do you recognize any of these warning signs in yourself or someone you know?

• Chasing losses – trying to win back money you've lost by betting more
• Hiding your gambling from family, friends, or partners
• Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
• Neglecting work, study, hobbies, or relationships because of gambling
• Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed when not gambling
• Lying about the amount of money spent on gambling
• Using gambling to escape problems or difficult emotions
• Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling

If you've checked any of these boxes, it's time to seek help.

Self-Help Tools & Safer Gambling Features

The Cookie Press and our partner operators offer tools to help you stay in control:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit over a day, week, or month
• Loss Limits: Restrict the amount you can lose in a set period
• Reality Checks: Receive pop-up reminders about how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
• Time-Out/Cool-Off Period: Take a break from gambling for a set period without closing your account
• Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from betting for weeks, months, or years

Contact our support team to activate any of these tools on your account.

Support & Help Organizations in Australia

If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available:

Australia

• Gambling Help Online – Free counselling and support
  www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
  Phone: 1800 858 858 (24/7, free and confidential)
• Gamblers Anonymous Australia – Support groups and peer assistance
  www.gamblersanonymous.org.au

International Support (if applicable)

• GamCare (UK) – Free support and counselling
  www.gamcare.org.uk
• GamStop (UK) – National self-exclusion scheme
  www.gamstop.co.uk
• Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
  www.responsiblegambling.org
• National Council on Problem Gambling (USA)
  www.ncpgambling.org

Need Help?

Problem gambling is a real issue, and seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you're concerned about your gambling or that of someone else, please reach out to one of the organizations above today. You deserve support, and help is available.

Don't gamble alone with your problems – contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858.