Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
Gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. It's important to approach online betting with a responsible mindset and to understand that the house always has an edge. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
In Australia, you must be at least 18 years of age to participate in gambling activities. All licensed betting sites are required to verify your age during registration. If you are under the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction, please do not attempt to register or gamble on any betting platform.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of the following signs in your gambling habits, it may be time to seek help:
- Chasing losses by betting more money to recover what you've lost
- Hiding your gambling activities from family, friends, or partners
- Gambling with money intended for essential expenses (rent, bills, groceries)
- Spending increasing amounts of time and money on gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to reduce gambling
- Lying about how much time or money you've spent gambling
- Using gambling as an escape from stress, anxiety, or depression
- Borrowing money to gamble or pay off gambling debts
- Neglecting work, school, family, or social relationships due to gambling
- Attempting to control or cut back on gambling without success
Self-Help Tools & Features
Most responsible betting sites offer the following tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a cap on how much you're willing to lose over a certain period
- Reality Checks: Receive pop-up reminders showing how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
- Session Time Limits: Automatically end your session after a set period of time
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently ban yourself from accessing betting sites
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop gambling entirely
We encourage you to use these tools proactively to maintain healthy gambling habits.
Support Organizations & Resources
If you're struggling with problem gambling, confidential help is available. Organizations dedicated to supporting problem gamblers include:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Free, confidential counselling and support services for Australian residents
United Kingdom
- GamCare
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Provides free, confidential support and information about problem gambling - GamStop
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling in Great Britain
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
Resources and support for problem gambling in Canada
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
Free, confidential support available 24/7
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
Information and support services for problem gambling in Germany
If You Need Help
Problem gambling can happen to anyone. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please reach out for help today. Support is confidential, non-judgmental, and available free of charge.
Remember: seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. The sooner you reach out, the sooner you can take steps toward recovery.