You must be 18 years or older to access robwaterhause. Wagering is not permitted for persons under the age of 18.
ResponsibleGambling
Gambling is a form of entertainment that always involves the possibility of losing money. Customers should only wager amounts they can comfortably afford to lose and should never allow gambling to interfere with their daily responsibilities, relationships or financial wellbeing.robwaterhause is committed to responsible gambling. We operate under Liquor & Gaming NSW codes of practice and provide tools, information and support referrals to help customers stay in control.
robwaterhause encourages customers to make informed decisions about their wagering. Gambling should not be treated as a source of income, and customers should remain aware of both the money and time they spend.This page explains our responsible gambling framework, the tools available to you, where to seek help, and how we meet our regulatory obligations as a licensed NSW bookmaker.
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Staying in Control
There are practical steps customers can take to manage their wagering:
Gambling should be an enjoyable activity — not a source of financial stress or emotional difficulty. robwaterhause encourages all customers to set personal limits and make use of the responsible gambling tools available.
Set a budget before you start wagering.Set a deposit limit before you start wagering.
Only wager money you can afford to lose.Take regular breaks — don't chase losses.
Do not chase losses.Never gamble with money you can't afford to lose.
Take regular breaks.Treat gambling as entertainment, not a way to make money.
Keep track of the time and money you spend.Keep track of how much time and money you're spending.
Avoid wagering when affected by alcohol or strong emotions.Reach out for support early if gambling stops being fun.
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Responsible Gambling Tools
robwaterhause provides tools to help customers manage how much time and money they spend wagering.
robwaterhause provides a range of tools to help customers manage their wagering activity. These tools are free, apply immediately or within the relevant timeframe, and can be accessed through your account settings or by contacting support.
Account controls
Responsible Gambling Tools
01 — DEPOSIT LIMITS
Customers can set limits on how much they deposit during a selected period. Reducing a limit takes effect without unnecessary delay, while increases are subject to a strict 7-day cooling-off period.Set daily, weekly, or monthly deposit limits. Decreases apply immediately. Increases take a cooling-off period to activate. Limits can be managed directly in your account.
02 — TAKING A BREAK02 — ACTIVITY STATEMENTS
Customers who feel they are wagering too frequently or spending more than intended can temporarily suspend their wagering activity.View a breakdown of your wagering activity including deposits, withdrawals, bets placed, and net outcome. Statements can be accessed on demand through your account.
03 — REALITY CHECKS03 — TIME-BASED REMINDERS
Periodic reminders help customers remain aware of how long they have been wagering and whether they wish to continue.Set session time reminders that alert you after a chosen period of wagering activity. Useful for maintaining awareness and taking regular breaks.
04 — LOSS & SPEND LIMITS04 — TEMPORARY SUSPENSION
Loss limits help control total losses over a period. Spend limits help control total amounts wagered. Reducing limits takes effect promptly; increases involve a cooling-off period.Choose to pause your account for a set period — 24 hours, 7 days, or a custom duration. During suspension, no bets can be placed and no promotional material is sent.
05 — SELF-EXCLUSION05 — PERMANENT ACCOUNT CLOSURE
Customers who need a sustained break can self-exclude, restricting access to wagering for a nominated period. Self-exclusion is different from closing an account and carries additional protections.Request permanent closure of your account by contacting support. Closure is irreversible — a new account cannot be opened.
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Self-Exclusion & BetStop
During a self-exclusion period, customers cannot place wagers, deposit funds or access their account. Customers must not create a new account or use another person's account to circumvent an active exclusion.Self-exclusion is available for customers who wish to completely block access to their robwaterhause account. Self-exclusion can be initiated through robwaterhause directly or through the national BetStop register.
Customers seeking exclusion from all licensed Australian wagering providers should consider BetStop.During a self-exclusion period, the customer cannot place bets, access their account, or receive promotional material. robwaterhause complies with all applicable self-exclusion obligations.
Closing your account
Customers may request account closure at any time. Account closure does not automatically carry the same protections as self-exclusion. Customers closing their account due to gambling concerns should consider self-exclusion instead.To close your account permanently or request a self-exclusion period, contact support. robwaterhause will process the request in accordance with its regulatory obligations.
BetStop
National Self-Exclusion RegisterNational Self-Exclusion Register™
BetStop is Australia's National Self-Exclusion Register. It is a free, independent service that allows people to exclude themselves from all licensed Australian online and phone wagering providers.BetStop is the National Self-Exclusion Register™. Registering with BetStop means every licensed Australian wagering operator must close your accounts and stop sending marketing.
Gambling harm can affect individuals differently. The following questions may help identify whether gambling is becoming a problem:
01.Do you wager more than you can comfortably afford to lose?Do you spend more money or time on gambling than you intend to?
02.Do you try to recover money you have already lost?Have you tried to cut back on gambling but found it difficult?
03.Have you borrowed money or sold possessions to fund gambling?Do you feel anxious, stressed, or irritable when not gambling?
04.Has someone close to you expressed concern about your gambling?Has gambling caused conflict in your personal or professional relationships?
05.Do you feel anxious, guilty or unhappy about your gambling?Do you gamble to recover money you've previously lost?
If you answer yes to any of these, consider using responsible wagering tools or contacting Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858.If you answered yes to any of these, free support is available. See Section 07 below.
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Keeping Track of Your GamblingKeeping Track
Customers are encouraged to review their wagering activity regularly. Account history provides comprehensive information on deposits, withdrawals, wagers, wins, losses and overall activity.Regularly reviewing your gambling activity is an effective way to stay in control. robwaterhause provides activity statements that summarise deposits, withdrawals, and wagering outcomes.
Reviewing activity helps customers understand their wagering patterns and assess whether limits remain appropriate. A limit set previously may no longer suit changed financial circumstances.We recommend reviewing the following at regular intervals:
What to review
DepositsTOTAL DEPOSITSHow much have you deposited this week or month?
WithdrawalsNET OUTCOMEAre you ahead, behind, or breaking even? Over what period?
WagersTIME SPENTHow many hours are you spending on gambling per session or week?
Wins & LossesBET FREQUENCYHow many bets are you placing? Is the frequency increasing?
Overall ActivityEMOTIONAL PATTERNSAre you betting when stressed, bored, or upset?
Current LimitsLIMIT USAGEAre your deposit or session limits being reached regularly?
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Age & PaymentAge & Payment Requirements
robwaterhause enforces strict age and payment controls in accordance with Australian law.
Under 18 restrictions
18+
robwaterhause wagering services are available to 18+ Australian residents only. People under 18 cannot open an account or place wagers. Age and identity verification is mandatory during registration.It is illegal for anyone under 18 to open an account or gamble with robwaterhause — 18+ Australian residents only.
Payment restrictions
robwaterhause does not extend gambling credit, advance funds or lend money for wagering. Customers may only wager using permitted funds in their account.Credit cards cannot be used for online wagering deposits under Australian law. Only debit cards and other approved payment methods are accepted.
Debit cards only• Credit cards are not accepted in Australia.
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Getting Help
Free and confidential support is available for anyone concerned about their own gambling or someone else's.
Free gambling support services in Australia
Service
Support description
Contact
GAMBLING HELP ONLINE
Primary 24/7 free & confidential counseling support in Australia.
robwaterhause may identify indicators that a customer could be experiencing gambling harm. Where appropriate, this includes providing responsible gambling information, explaining available tools, or directing customers to support services.
RESPONSIBLE ADVERTISING
robwaterhause conducts advertising in accordance with NSW guidelines. Promotional material does not target minors, vulnerable people, or present gambling as a guaranteed way to make money.
STAFF TRAINING
Relevant staff receive responsible wagering training covering the identification of gambling harm indicators, customer interaction, available tools and referral to support services.
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Regulation & Complaints
Operator information
Operator: Tarpin Finance Pty Limited Address: Suite 1, 185 Gloucester Street, The Rocks, New South Wales, 2000 ABN: 84 622 556 423 • ACN: 622 556 423 Licence No. 3297/2023/WB
Complaints handling
Customers with concerns about responsible gambling controls, account restrictions or wagering limits can contact robwaterhause directly. We aim to resolve all complaints efficiently and in accordance with our obligations.
BetStop is the National Self-Exclusion Register. A free Australian Government initiative to self-exclude from all licensed online and phone wagering operators.