Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
Online pokies and casino games should only ever be viewed as entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. While gaming can be fun and exciting, it's important to approach it responsibly and within your means.
Remember: the house always has an edge, and you should never gamble with money you can't afford to lose.
Age Verification
In Australia, you must be 18 years of age or older to legally participate in online pokies and casino gaming. We take age verification seriously and do not permit underage gambling under any circumstances.
If you are under 18, please do not access gaming services on this website.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. If you recognise any of these warning signs in your own behaviour, it's time to seek help:
- Chasing losses: Trying to win back money you've lost by gambling more
- Hiding gambling: Keeping your gaming activity secret from family or friends
- Increasing stakes: Needing to bet more money to get the same excitement
- Loss of control: Unable to stick to spending limits or stop when you planned to
- Neglecting responsibilities: Gambling instead of fulfilling work, study, or family obligations
- Financial problems: Borrowing money to gamble or using essential funds for gaming
- Mood changes: Becoming irritable or anxious when not gambling
- Relationship issues: Conflict with loved ones over your gambling habits
- Preoccupation: Constantly thinking about gaming or planning your next session
- Escape gambling: Using gaming to cope with stress, anxiety, or depression
Self-Help Tools & Features
Most responsible gaming platforms offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to deposit in a given timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a limit on the amount you're willing to lose before stopping
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Time-Out: Take a break from gaming for a set period while maintaining your account
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from accessing gaming services for a period you choose
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop gaming entirely
Use these tools proactively. They are designed to help you gamble responsibly and within your limits.
Support Organisations & Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Contact one of these organisations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free, confidential support for problem gamblers
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (free call, available 24/7)
International Resources
- GamCare (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (United Kingdom)
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 provide free, confidential advice and support to anyone affected by problem gambling.
If You Need Help
If you think you may have a gambling problem, or if someone close to you does, please reach out for help immediately. There is no shame in seeking support—problem gambling is a recognised condition, and help is available.
Contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 (free, 24/7) to speak with a trained counsellor who can provide confidential assistance.
Your wellbeing is important. Reach out today.