Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
Online pokies and casino games should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. The house always has a mathematical advantage, and outcomes are determined by random chance. Please gamble only with money you can afford to lose and set realistic expectations about your chances of winning.
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If you are under the legal gambling age, please leave this site immediately.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. If you recognise any of the following warning signs in your behaviour, please seek help:
- Chasing losses by gambling with more money to recover what you've lost
- Gambling with larger amounts of money to achieve the same level of excitement
- Spending more time gambling than intended
- Hiding your gambling activities from family, friends, or partners
- Gambling to escape problems, stress, anxiety, or depression
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Neglecting work, study, family responsibilities, or hobbies due to gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when unable to gamble
- Failed attempts to cut back or control gambling
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
If you experience any of these signs, it's important to reach out for support as soon as possible.
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Many online gaming platforms offer built-in tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount of money you're willing to spend in a given period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're prepared to lose before stopping play
- Reality Checks: Request regular reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Time-Out: Take a temporary break from gaming for a set period
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from gaming platforms for an extended period if needed
Use these tools to stay in control and keep gambling as entertainment within your means.
Support & Help Resources
If you're concerned about your gambling or need someone to talk to, professional support is available:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free confidential support for problem gambling in Australia
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Telephone: 1800 858 858 (free call, available 24/7)
International Resources
- GamCare (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (United Kingdom) – National self-exclusion scheme
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org - National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
These organisations offer confidential support, counselling, and practical tools to help you manage problem gambling.
Need Help? Take Action Today
If gambling is causing you problems or affecting your wellbeing, your finances, your relationships, or your mental health, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in reaching out – professional support is available and confidential.
Contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 (free call, 24/7) or visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au to access free support services.
Remember: Recovery is possible, and help is just a phone call away.