Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
Online pokies and casino games should be enjoyed purely as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. While gaming can be fun and exciting, it's important to understand that the odds are always in favor of the house. Play only with money you can afford to lose, and never gamble with funds needed for essential expenses like rent, bills, or groceries.
Age Verification
All players must be at least 18 years of age or the legal age of majority in their state or territory to participate in online gaming. If you are under the legal gambling age, please do not use this website or any gaming services. Gambling is strictly prohibited for minors in Australia.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do you recognize any of these warning signs in yourself or someone you know? Problem gambling can develop quickly and have serious consequences.
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
- Hiding gambling activities or lying about how much time or money you spend gaming
- Gambling with increasing amounts of money to get the same excitement
- Neglecting family, friends, work, or study due to gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems, stress, or difficult emotions
- Experiencing anxiety, depression, or irritability when unable to gamble
- Borrowing money or getting into debt to fund gambling activities
- Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
- Gambling beyond your predetermined budget or time limits
- Relationship problems caused by your gambling habits
If you've ticked any of these boxes, it may be time to seek help.
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gaming Features
Most reputable online gaming platforms offer tools to help you stay in control of your gaming:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose over a given period
- Time Limits: Restrict the amount of time you spend gaming in a single session
- Reality Checks: Receive notifications during gaming sessions reminding you how long you've been playing
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from gaming sites for a period of time (days, weeks, months, or years)
- Account Closure: Permanently close your gaming account if you decide to stop
Use these tools proactively to maintain healthy gaming habits and protect yourself.
Get Help & Support
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, support is available. The following organizations provide confidential assistance:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online — Free, confidential online counseling and support for problem gambling across Australia
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (free call within Australia) - Lifeline Australia — 24/7 crisis support and counseling
Phone: 13 11 14 (local call rate) - Beyond Blue — Mental health support including help for gambling-related stress
Phone: 1300 224 636
International Support
- GamCare (UK) — Free, confidential support for problem gambling
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (UK) — National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
www.gamstop.co.uk - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada) — Prevention and treatment information
www.responsiblegambling.org - National Council on Problem Gambling (USA) — Helpline and support services
www.ncpgambling.org
Take Action Today
If gambling is affecting your life or the lives of those around you, please seek help now. Problem gambling is treatable, and there is no shame in reaching out. The sooner you connect with support services, the sooner you can take back control.
Contact Gambling Help Online at 1800 858 858 or visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au for confidential support available 24/7 across Australia.
Remember: gambling should be fun. When it stops being fun, it's time to get help.