Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
Online pokies and casino games should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. The house always has a mathematical edge, and there is no guaranteed way to win. Please gamble responsibly and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction) to participate in online gaming. It is illegal for anyone under the legal age to gamble online. If you are under 18, please do not use this website.
Parents and guardians: if you are concerned about a young person's gaming habits, please reach out to the support organizations listed below.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do you recognize any of these warning signs in yourself or someone you know?
- Gambling with money intended for bills, rent, or essential expenses
- Chasing losses by gambling more to try to win back money
- Hiding gambling activity or lying about time spent gaming
- Feeling anxious or irritable when not gambling
- Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money to feel the same excitement
- Difficulty controlling the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Neglecting family, work, school, or hobbies due to gambling
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or other emotional problems
If you recognize any of these signs, help is available. Please reach out to a support organization today.
Self-Help Tools
Most responsible gaming operators provide tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose in a given time frame
- Reality Checks: Receive pop-up reminders during gaming sessions to help you stay aware of time and money spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from a gaming platform, preventing access to your account
- Take a Break: Step away from gaming for a period of time to reassess your habits
These tools are designed to help you gamble responsibly. Use them proactively to maintain control.
Support Organizations in Australia
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Free, confidential counselling and support services available 24/7 for people concerned about their own or someone else's gambling.
International Support
- GamCare (UK)
www.gamcare.org.uk
Free support and information for problem gamblers and their families. - GamStop (UK)
www.gamstop.co.uk
A national self-exclusion scheme for online gambling in the UK. - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
www.responsiblegambling.org
Provides resources and support for responsible gambling in Canada. - National Council on Problem Gambling (USA)
www.ncpgambling.org
Resources and the National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700.
Take Action Today
If you think you may have a problem with gambling, please seek help today. Problem gambling is a treatable condition, and support is always available. Reach out to one of the organizations above, speak to a trusted friend or family member, or contact your healthcare provider.
Remember: asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.