Responsible Gaming
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.
Age Verification
Online poker in Australia is restricted to people aged 18 years or older, or the local legal age in your jurisdiction. Age verification checks may be required before you can access real-money games.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
- Chasing losses or trying to win back money you have lost
- Hiding your gambling from family or friends
- Gambling with money meant for bills, rent, or essentials
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble
- Lying about how much time or money you spend gambling
- Feeling guilty, anxious, or irritable when not gambling
- Neglecting work, study, or relationships because of gambling
- Being unable to stop or reduce gambling despite wanting to
Self-Help Tools
Use the responsible gambling tools available on licensed platforms:
- Deposit limits: cap how much you can add to your account
- Loss limits: limit how much you can lose over a set period
- Reality checks: get reminders about how long you have been playing
- Self-exclusion: block your access to gambling sites for a chosen period
Support Organizations
- Australia: Gambling Help Online — free, confidential support for Australians
- United Kingdom: GamCare and GamStop
- Canada: Responsible Gambling Council
- United States: National Council on Problem Gambling
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung
- Other regions: contact the most relevant national gambling support organization in your country
Need Help?
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please seek help now. Speaking to a professional support service is free, confidential, and can make a real difference.