Responsible Gaming
Gambling is intended as entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Never bet more than you can comfortably afford to lose, and never treat gambling as an income source.
Age Verification
All players must be 18 years of age or older, or meet the higher legal gambling age that applies in their Australian state or territory. We support strict age checks and encourage parents and guardians to use filtering tools to prevent underage access.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
- Chasing losses by returning to bet more after losing money
- Hiding gambling activity from family or friends, or lying about time and money spent
- Gambling with money needed for bills, rent, food, or other essentials
- Feeling restless or irritable when trying to cut back or stop
- Borrowing money, selling possessions, or using credit to keep gambling
- Neglecting work, study, relationships, or personal health because of gambling
- Believing that a big win is the only solution to financial or emotional difficulties
Self-Help Tools
Many licensed operators in Australia and other regulated markets offer practical account controls, including:
- Deposit limits — set daily, weekly, or monthly caps on how much you can add to your account
- Loss limits — restrict how much you can lose over a chosen period
- Reality checks — receive timed reminders about how long you have been playing
- Time-out or cooling-off periods — take a short break from your account
- Self-exclusion — block access to gambling services for a longer period, from months to permanent exclusion
If the platform you visit or use does not offer these tools, consider stopping play and seeking independent help.
Support Organisations
If gambling is affecting you or someone you care about, contact a real, free, confidential support service in your country or region.
- Australia: Gambling Help Online — www.gamblinghelponline.org.au | 1800 858 858
- 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 | 1-800-GAMBLER
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — www.bzga.de
- Other countries: Search for your national problem gambling helpline or visit the nearest government health service. In New Zealand, contact Gambling Helpline at www.gamblinghelpline.co.nz; in Ireland, contact GamblingCare.ie at www.gamblingcare.ie.
Call to Action
If you recognise any warning signs in your own behaviour, or if gambling has stopped feeling like entertainment, please seek help today. Contact a support organisation listed above or talk to someone you trust. You are not alone, and support is available.