Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
Online poker should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. It is not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Play with money you can afford to lose, and never gamble with funds needed for essential expenses such as rent, bills, food, or other necessities.
Age Verification
Online poker in Australia is only available to players aged 18 years or older (or the legal gambling age in your state or territory). It is your responsibility to verify that you meet the legal age requirement before playing. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of age at any time.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following warning signs, problem gambling may be developing:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Gambling with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same level of excitement
- Hiding your gambling activity or lying to friends and family about how much you gamble
- Neglecting work, study, family, or social responsibilities due to gambling
- Gambling to escape problems, stress, anxiety, or negative emotions
- Experiencing feelings of irritability or anxiety when attempting to cut down or stop gambling
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
- Feeling that gambling is becoming out of control
- Continued gambling despite negative consequences
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gaming Features
Most reputable online poker operators offer tools to help you maintain control over your gambling:
- 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 over a specific period
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders of how long you have been playing and how much money you have wagered
- Session Time Limits: Set a maximum duration for your gaming sessions
- Self-Exclusion: Take a break from gambling by temporarily or permanently excluding yourself from your poker account
- Account Closure: Close your account if you wish to stop gambling entirely
Use these tools proactively to manage your gaming and stay in control.
Support & Counselling Services
If you are struggling with gambling or believe you may have a problem, professional help is available. Australia has dedicated services to support problem gamblers:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online — Free confidential online and telephone counselling service
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (free call, 24/7)
International Support Services
- GamCare (United Kingdom) — Information and support for problem gambling
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (United Kingdom) — National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada) — Prevention and treatment resources
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org - National Council on Problem Gambling (United States) — Help and referral information
Website: www.ncpgambling.org - Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (Germany) — Federal centre for health education
Website: www.bzga.de
Take Action Today
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, reach out for help today. There is no shame in seeking support. Professional counsellors are available to assist you in managing problem gambling and regaining control.
Contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 or visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au