Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
Online pokies should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. While gaming can be fun and exciting, it's important to approach it with realistic expectations and maintain control over your gaming habits.
Remember: the house always has an edge, and you should only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal age in your jurisdiction) to access and play online pokies in Australia. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request identification to confirm your age at any time.
If you are under the legal age, please do not use this service.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do you recognise any of these warning signs in your own behaviour? If so, it may be time to seek help:
- Chasing losses — gambling more to try to win back money you've lost
- Gambling for longer periods than intended
- Lying to friends and family about your gambling activities
- Neglecting work, school, or other responsibilities due to gambling
- Using gambling as an escape from stress, anxiety, or depression
- Gambling with money needed for essential expenses (rent, food, bills)
- Feeling anxious or irritable when unable to gamble
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
- Losing control over the amount of time or money spent gaming
Self-Help Tools & Features
Most responsible gaming platforms offer 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: Cap the amount you're willing to lose during a gaming session
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders of how long and how much you've been playing
- Time-Out/Break: Take a temporary break from gaming for a set period (hours or days)
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from your account for a longer period (typically 6 months or more)
We strongly encourage you to use these tools if you feel your gaming is becoming problematic.
Support Organisations & Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Here are organisations offering free, confidential support:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Telephone: 1800 858 858 (free, confidential, 24/7)
Offers counselling, support groups, and self-assessment tools for Australians.
International Resources
- GamCare (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Free support for anyone affected by problem gambling. - GamStop (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling. - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
Information and support resources for Canadian players. - National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 (free, confidential, 24/7)
Take Action Today
If you believe you have a gambling problem, or if someone close to you does, please reach out for help. There is no shame in seeking support — many people have successfully overcome problem gambling with professional assistance.
Contact Gambling Help Online today on 1800 858 858 or visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au.
You are not alone, and help is available.