Responsible Gambling

Gambling should always be an enjoyable form of entertainment, not a means to make money or solve financial problems. It’s crucial to approach gambling responsibly and maintain control over your habits. This page provides information and resources to help you gamble safely.

Gambling as Entertainment

Remember that gambling is primarily for entertainment purposes. There will be wins and losses, and there is no guarantee of profit. Never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose, and understand that any money wagered is at risk.

Setting Limits

To ensure gambling remains a fun and controlled activity, we strongly advise setting strict limits on both the time and money you spend. Before you start playing, decide:

A Time Limit: How long will you gamble for? Stick to this duration regardless of whether you’re winning or losing.
A Money Limit (Budget): How much money are you prepared to lose? This budget should be separate from funds needed for essential living expenses. Never chase losses by exceeding your set budget.

Many online casino operators offer tools to help you set these limits, such as deposit limits, session limits, and loss limits. We encourage you to utilise these features.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can have serious consequences. Be aware of these warning signs in yourself or others:

Gambling more than you can afford to lose.
Feeling the need to gamble with increasing amounts of money to get the same thrill.
Attempting to cut back or stop gambling, but being unsuccessful.
Feeling restless or irritable when trying to cut down on gambling.
Gambling to escape problems or relieve feelings of helplessness, guilt, anxiety, or depression.
Trying to win back lost money by gambling more (chasing losses).
Lying to family members, friends, or others to conceal the extent of involvement with gambling.
Jeopardising or losing a significant relationship, job, or educational or career opportunity because of gambling.
Relying on others to provide money to relieve desperate financial situations caused by gambling.

If you recognise any of these signs, it’s important to seek help.

Seeking Help and Self-Exclusion

If you are concerned about your gambling habits, or those of someone you know, help is available. While this website does not provide direct support services, we strongly recommend reaching out to professional organisations dedicated to assisting individuals with gambling problems.

For residents in Australia, here are some reputable organisations that can offer support:

Gambling Help Online (1800 858 858): Provides free, confidential, 24/7 support and counselling for anyone affected by gambling. Visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.
Gambler’s Help (various state services): Offers face-to-face and phone counselling, financial counselling, and support groups. Search for your state-specific service (e.g., Gambler’s Help Victoria, Gambler’s Help NSW).
Lifeline (13 11 14): While not specifically for gambling, Lifeline offers crisis support and suicide prevention services and can help with underlying issues contributing to problem gambling.

Many online casino operators also offer self-exclusion programs, allowing you to voluntarily ban yourself from their services for a specified period. This can be an effective tool for regaining control.

Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength, and there are people ready to support you.