Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment

Online poker should be enjoyed as entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. While poker can be fun and exciting, it's important to remember that the house always has an edge, and losses are a normal part of the experience. Play only with money you can afford to lose, and never gamble with funds needed for essentials like rent, food, or utilities.

Age Verification

Online poker in Australia is only available to players aged 18 years and over. If you're under the legal gambling age, please do not participate. All players must verify their age and identity before creating an account. Underage gambling is illegal and can have serious consequences.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Recognise these warning signs that your gambling may be becoming a problem:

• Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
• Gambling with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
• Spending more time gambling than intended
• Hiding gambling activity from family, friends, or your partner
• Neglecting work, study, family, or social commitments due to gambling
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
• Using gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
• Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
• Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
• Experiencing financial difficulties related to gambling

If you recognise any of these signs in your own behaviour, it may be time to seek support.

Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gambling Features

Most reputable online poker operators offer tools to help you gamble responsibly:

• Deposit Limits: Set daily, weekly, or monthly limits on how much you can deposit
• Loss Limits: Set limits on how much you're willing to lose in a given period
• Reality Checks: Receive notifications about your session duration and spending
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from an account or across multiple operators
• Account Cooling Off: Take a break from your account for a specified period
• Session Time Limits: Automatically log out after a set period of play

Use these tools to maintain control over your gambling and protect your wellbeing.

Support & Help Resources

If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, support is available:

Australia

• Gambling Help Online – Free, confidential counselling and support
  www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
  Phone: 1800 858 858 (toll-free)

United Kingdom

• GamCare – Free support and advice for problem gambling
  www.gamcare.org.uk
• GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
  www.gamstop.co.uk

Canada

• Responsible Gambling Council – Information and support resources
  www.responsiblegambling.org

United States

• National Council on Problem Gambling – Confidential helpline and resources
  www.ncpgambling.org
  Phone: 1-800-522-4700 (toll-free)

Germany

• Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – Federal Centre for Health Education
  www.bzga.de

Get Help Today

If you're experiencing problems with gambling, please reach out for support. There's no shame in asking for help, and professional counsellors are available to provide confidential assistance. Your wellbeing is important.

Don't gamble alone, and don't gamble with money you can't afford to lose. Play responsibly.