Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
Live dealer casino gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. It is never a reliable way to earn money or solve financial problems. The house always has a mathematical advantage, and losses are an expected part of the experience. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and never view gambling as an investment or income source.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your state or territory) to participate in online gambling in Australia. It is illegal for anyone under this age to gamble. If you are under 18, please leave this website immediately.
Parents and guardians: If you are concerned about a young person's access to gambling sites, please speak with them about responsible gaming and consider using parental controls on devices.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, it may indicate a problem with gambling:
- ☐ Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- ☐ Constantly thinking about gambling or past gambling sessions
- ☐ Needing to gamble with increasing amounts to achieve the same excitement
- ☐ Becoming irritable or anxious when trying to reduce or stop gambling
- ☐ Gambling to escape problems, stress, anxiety, or depression
- ☐ Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- ☐ Lying to family, friends, or healthcare providers about gambling activities
- ☐ Hiding gambling or concealing the extent of involvement
- ☐ Using borrowed money, credit cards, or loans to gamble
- ☐ Neglecting work, school, family, or personal responsibilities
- ☐ Experiencing financial difficulties or relationship problems due to gambling
- ☐ Losing control over gambling behaviour
If you tick any of these boxes, please seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gambling Features
Most reputable online casinos offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose before you stop playing
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've wagered
- Session Timers: Set automatic time-outs to remind you to take breaks
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently block your access to gambling accounts
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop gambling entirely
Use these tools proactively and adjust them regularly to match your circumstances and budget.
Support & Help Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online — Free, confidential counselling and support
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (24/7, free call) - Gamblers Anonymous Australia — Peer support and recovery meetings
www.gamblersanonymous.org.au - National Gambling Helpline — Confidential advice and referrals
Phone: 1800 858 858
International Support
- GamCare (UK) — Free gambling support and counselling
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (UK) — National self-exclusion register
www.gamstop.co.uk - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
www.responsiblegambling.org - National Council on Problem Gambling (USA)
www.ncpgambling.org
All services are confidential, non-judgmental, and free to use.
Take Action Today
If you think you may have a problem with gambling, reach out for help now. There is no shame in asking for support, and professional help works. The sooner you take action, the sooner you can regain control and well-being.
Call Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 today. It's free, confidential, and available 24/7.
This responsible gaming information is provided as a public service by parentingwithpresence.net. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of self-harm, please contact Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14 or visit www.lifeline.org.au.