Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
Online pokies and casino gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. Gambling is never a reliable way to earn money or solve financial problems. Always gamble with money you can afford to lose, and remember that the odds always favour the house. Set strict limits and stick to them.
Age Verification
Online gambling in Australia is only available to individuals aged 18 years and over, or the legal age applicable in your state or territory. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal age requirement before participating in any online gambling activity. By using this site, you confirm that you are of legal age to gamble in your jurisdiction.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Be aware of these common warning signs that gambling may be becoming a problem:
- Regularly spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed when trying to cut down
- Hiding gambling activities or lying to family and friends about the extent of your gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems, stress, or difficult emotions
- Borrowing money or getting into debt to fund gambling
- Neglecting work, study, family, or social responsibilities
- Experiencing relationship problems due to gambling
- Failed attempts to stop or reduce gambling
- Gambling with money needed for essential expenses
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone else, please seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Most reputable online gambling operators in Australia offer tools to help you gamble responsibly:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose during a session or period
- Spending Limits: Cap your total expenditure on gambling activities
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders of how long you have been gambling and how much you have spent
- Time-Out/Cool-Off Periods: Take a break from gambling for a set period (hours to days)
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from gambling for an extended period (weeks to years)
Use these tools proactively to maintain control over your gambling activities.
Support & Counselling Services
If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling, contact one of these trusted organisations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free counselling and support for problem gambling
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (free call, 24/7)
International Services
- United Kingdom – GamCare
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk - United Kingdom – GamStop (National Self-Exclusion Scheme)
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk - Canada – Responsible Gambling Council
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org - United States – National Council on Problem Gambling
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Phone: 1-800-522-4700
Need Help?
If you think you may have a problem with gambling, do not delay in seeking help. Problem gambling can have serious consequences for your mental health, finances, and relationships. Support is available and recovery is possible.
Contact Gambling Help Online today: 1800 858 858 (Australia) or visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au