Responsible Gaming
Gambling should be a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial difficulties. Always play within your means, and never wager more than you can comfortably afford to lose. If the fun stops, it is time to step back.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years old, or the minimum legal gambling age in your Australian state or territory, to participate in any gambling activity. Operators are required to request proof of age before allowing access to real-money games. Underage gambling is illegal and harmful.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
- Chasing losses by continuing to gamble to win back money
- Hiding gambling activity from family, friends, or colleagues
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
- Neglecting work, study, or family responsibilities due to gambling
- Feeling irritable, restless, or anxious when trying to cut back or stop
- Lying about time spent gambling or amounts wagered
- Needing to bet larger amounts to feel the same level of excitement
- Using gambling as a way to escape from stress, anxiety, or low mood
Self-Help Tools
Many licensed gambling operators provide practical tools to help you stay in control. These may include:
- Deposit limits – set a maximum amount you can add to your account over a selected period
- Loss limits – cap the amount you can lose within a day, week, or month
- Reality checks – receive on-screen reminders of how long you have been playing
- Self-exclusion – block yourself from accessing gambling services for a set time or permanently
Check the responsible gambling section of any operator you use to find these options and activate them.
Support Organizations
If you need help, free and confidential support is available in many countries. Contact the service most relevant to your location:
- United Kingdom – GamCare: www.gamcare.org.uk | GamStop: www.gamstop.co.uk
- Australia – Gambling Help Online: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
- Canada – Responsible Gambling Council: www.responsiblegambling.org
- United States – National Council on Problem Gambling: www.ncpgambling.org
- Germany – Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA): www.bzga.de
- Other regions – please use the national problem gambling organisation in your own country or state
Seek Help
If you recognise any warning signs in yourself or someone close to you, do not wait. Reach out to a support service today. Speaking to a trained counsellor is free, private, and can make a real difference. You are not alone, and help is available.