Responsible Gaming

Introduction

Gambling should be a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose, and never rely on gambling as a source of income.

Age Verification

In Australia, you must be 18 years of age or older, or meet the local legal age requirement in your state or territory, to gamble online. Underage gambling is illegal and can have serious consequences. Online poker platforms are required to verify your age and identity.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can affect anyone. You may want to seek support if you recognise any of the following warning signs:

• Chasing losses by continuing to gamble to try to win back money
• Hiding gambling activity from family, friends or loved ones
• Spending more time or money gambling than intended
• Borrowing money, selling possessions or using funds meant for bills to gamble
• Neglecting work, study, relationships or personal responsibilities because of gambling
• Feeling anxious, guilty, irritable or restless when trying to cut down or stop
• Lying about how often or how much you gamble
• Gambling to escape stress, anxiety or other problems

Self-Help Tools

Many online poker platforms offer practical tools to help you stay in control. These may include:

• Deposit limits — cap how much money you can deposit over a set period
• Loss limits — set a maximum amount you are willing to lose
• Reality checks — receive reminders about how long you have been playing
• Time-out or cooling-off periods — take a short break from gambling
• Self-exclusion — block access to your account for a longer period

Support Organizations

If you or someone you know needs support, please contact a recognised problem gambling organisation in your country or region:

• Australia: Gambling Help Online — 1800 858 858
• UK: GamCare and GamStop
• Canada: Responsible Gambling Council
• US: National Council on Problem Gambling
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
• Other countries: Please contact the most relevant national problem gambling organisation in your region.

Seek Help

If you recognise any warning signs or feel that gambling is no longer a safe form of entertainment, please seek help today. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness. Support is free, confidential and available now.