Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
Online gaming should only ever be viewed as entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. While gaming can be enjoyable and fun, it's important to approach it with realistic expectations and a healthy mindset. Please only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
In Australia, you must be 18 years of age or older to gamble legally. If you are under 18, you should not access or use online gaming services. We are committed to preventing underage gambling and strictly enforce age verification requirements.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of the following warning signs in your own behavior, you may be developing a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
- Gambling with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
- Repeatedly trying to cut back or quit without success
- Hiding your gambling activity from family, friends, or professionals
- Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, depression, or other negative emotions
- Neglecting family, work, education, or other responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling activities
- Experiencing mood swings or irritability when trying to reduce gambling
- Lying about how much time or money you spend gambling
- Feeling that gambling is your only source of hope or relief
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Most reputable online casinos offer built-in tools to help you maintain control over your gaming:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to spend within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Establish a cap on how much you're willing to lose before you stop playing
- Time Limits: Set reminders or automatic session timeouts to prevent extended gaming sessions
- Reality Checks: Enable regular pop-up notifications displaying your time spent and money wagered
- Self-Exclusion: Take a break or permanently exclude yourself from gaming sites for a period you choose
We strongly encourage you to use these tools to help maintain a healthy relationship with online gaming.
Support & Help Organizations
If you're struggling with problem gambling, help is available. The following organizations provide free, confidential support:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free counseling and support for problem gambling
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Provides 24/7 live chat, phone counseling, and online resources
International Resources
- GamCare (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk - National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
All of these organizations offer free, confidential support and can provide guidance regardless of your location.
Do You Need Help?
If you believe you have a problem with gambling, or if someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help today. There is no shame in asking for support, and trained professionals are available to assist you.
Contact Gambling Help Online on www.gamblinghelponline.org.au for confidential Australian support.
Your wellbeing is important. Help is available, and recovery is possible.