Responsible Gaming
Entertainment, Not Income
Online pokies should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Playing should always be affordable and within your means. If you find yourself relying on gambling to make ends meet or recover losses, it's time to seek help.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction) to participate in online gambling. This is a legal requirement in Australia. By using this website, you confirm that you meet this age requirement.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If any of these apply to you, you may be developing a gambling problem:
- Gambling with more money than you intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to win back money you've lost
- Hiding your gambling from family, friends, or partners
- Spending increasing amounts of time and money on gambling
- Feeling anxious or irritable when trying to cut down or stop
- Neglecting work, study, family, or other responsibilities because of gambling
- Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
- Experiencing mood swings or using gambling to escape problems
- Lying about the extent of your gambling
- Failed attempts to reduce or control gambling
Self-Help Tools
Most online gambling operators offer built-in tools to help you gamble responsibly:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to spend per day, week, or month
- Loss Limits: Set a cap on how much you're willing to lose
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently ban yourself from accessing gambling platforms
- Time Limits: Set session duration limits to control playtime
- Account Pause: Take breaks from gambling to reassess your habits
Use these tools proactively to maintain control over your gambling activities.
Support Organisations
If you're struggling with gambling, help is available. Reach out to these trusted organisations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au — Free confidential counselling and support services
- Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 — 24/7 crisis support
- Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 — Mental health support
Other Regions
- United Kingdom: GamCare and GamStop
- Canada: Responsible Gambling Council
- United States: National Council on Problem Gambling
If You Need Help
There is no shame in seeking support. Problem gambling is a treatable condition, and help is confidential and free. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling:
- Contact Gambling Help Online at www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
- Call Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14 (24 hours, 7 days a week)
- Speak to a trusted family member, friend, or healthcare provider
- Use self-exclusion tools immediately to take control
Recovery is possible. Reach out today.