Responsible Gaming
Gambling is meant to be an entertaining activity, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Always play within your means and treat losses as the cost of your entertainment.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years old or meet the legal gambling age in your Australian state or territory to play. Age verification checks are required, and underage gambling is prohibited.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following in yourself or someone you care about, it may be time to step back:
- Chasing losses by continuing to gamble to win back money
- Hiding gambling activity from family or friends
- Feeling restless or irritable when trying to cut down
- Gambling more than you can afford or borrowing money to gamble
- Neglecting work, study, or relationships because of gambling
- Lying about how much time or money is spent gambling
Self-Help Tools
Many gambling platforms offer built-in tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit limits – set a maximum amount you can add to your account over a chosen period
- Loss limits – cap how much you can lose within a session or timeframe
- Reality checks – receive regular reminders of how long you have been playing
- Self-exclusion – block yourself from accessing your account for a set period or permanently
Support Organisations
If you need someone to talk to, these services offer free and confidential help:
- Australia: Gambling Help Online – www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
- United Kingdom: GamCare – www.gamcare.org.uk | GamStop – www.gamstop.co.uk
- Canada: Responsible Gambling Council – www.responsiblegambling.org
- United States: National Council on Problem Gambling – www.ncpgambling.org
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung – www.bzga.de
- Other countries: please search for your national responsible gambling organisation.
If You Have a Problem
Reaching out is a sign of strength. Contact one of the organisations above or speak to someone you trust. Help is available 24/7 in most regions, and your privacy is protected.