Responsible Gaming
Gambling, including live dealer casino games, should always be treated as a form of entertainment — not as a way to earn money or solve financial difficulties. Never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older — or meet the local legal gambling age for your Australian state or territory — to play at any online casino. Underage gambling is illegal and operators are required to verify your age.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. These warning signs may indicate that gambling is becoming harmful:
- Chasing losses by returning to win back money you have lost
- Hiding your gambling from family, friends, or loved ones
- Spending more time or money on gambling than you intended
- Neglecting work, study, family, or personal responsibilities
- Borrowing money, selling belongings, or using bills money to gamble
- Feeling anxious, guilty, irritable, or restless when trying to cut back
- Lying about gambling activity or being defensive when asked
- Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, depression, or other problems
Self-Help Tools
Most licensed online casinos and live dealer platforms offer responsible gambling tools. Use them early and consistently:
- Deposit limits — cap how much you can add to your account daily, weekly, or monthly
- Loss limits — restrict the amount you can lose over a set period
- Reality checks — receive reminders of how long you have been playing
- Session time limits — limit the length of each gambling session
- Cooling-off periods — take a short break from your account for a set time
- Self-exclusion — block yourself from accessing gambling sites for a longer period
Support Organizations
If you need support, contact a recognised problem gambling service in your country:
- Australia: Gambling Help Online — 1800 858 858
- United Kingdom: GamCare and GamStop
- Canada: Responsible Gambling Council
- United States: National Council on Problem Gambling — 1-800-522-4700
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung
- Other countries: Contact the most relevant national problem gambling support organisation in your jurisdiction.
Seek Help Now
If you recognise any warning signs in yourself or someone you care about, do not wait. Problem gambling is treatable, and reaching out for help is an act of strength. Contact a support organisation above, speak to someone you trust, or call a local helpline today.