Responsible Gaming

Gambling should always be a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial difficulties. Set a budget before you start, stick to it, and never chase losses. Only wager what you can afford to lose.

Age Verification

In Australia, the legal gambling age is 18. You must be at least 18 years old to create an account and participate in any gambling activity. Operators are required to verify your age and identity before allowing deposits or bets. If you are under the legal age, do not attempt to gamble.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can develop gradually. Recognising early signs is important for your wellbeing. Ask yourself if you have experienced any of the following:

• Chasing losses by returning to bet more after losing money
• Hiding gambling activity or lying to family and friends about time or money spent
• Borrowing money, selling possessions, or using funds meant for essentials to gamble
• Feeling restless, irritable, or anxious when trying to cut down or stop
• Gambling to escape from stress, anxiety, depression, or other problems
• Neglecting work, study, family, or social commitments because of gambling
• Needing to bet larger amounts to feel the same level of excitement
• Repeated failed attempts to control, reduce, or stop gambling

Self-Help Tools

Licensed gambling operators offer practical tools to help you stay in control. Use these actively:

• Deposit limits — set a maximum amount you can deposit per day, week, or month
• Loss limits — cap the total losses you can incur over a set period
• Reality checks — receive on-screen reminders of how long you have been playing
• Self-exclusion — block access to your account for a chosen period, from days to permanent closure
• Time-out periods — take a short cooling-off break from gambling

Support Organisations

If gambling no longer feels like fun, or if you recognise any warning signs in yourself or someone close to you, free and confidential help is available. Contact the organisation that serves your region:

• Australia: Gambling Help Online — www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
• United Kingdom: GamCare — www.gamcare.org.uk | GamStop — www.gamstop.co.uk
• 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 countries: Please contact the national problem gambling service in your location. You can often find a local helpline through a quick online search for “problem gambling help” plus your country name.

Seek Help

If you feel that gambling is causing harm to you or someone you care about, do not wait. Reach out to a support organisation today. Talking to a trained professional is free, confidential, and available 24/7 in many regions. You are not alone, and recovery is possible.