Whistl

Growing up in Australia, gambling feels like it’s woven into the fabric of our culture—73% of Aussies report having gambled in the last 12 months. But for too many, what starts as a bit of fun with mates can spiral into a dirty habit that’s hard to shake. I’ve seen mates lose big on sports bets, with no real support to lean on—either you go cold turkey or legally ban yourself, and that’s it. That’s why we built Whistl, an intermediary to help mates have each other’s backs. Inspired by the AA sponsor model, Whistl introduces an accountability mechanism to bring gambling habits into the light and support each other to take control. We’re stoked to announce our beta will be live by October! Join us at www.whistl.app to help break the cycle and back your mates.