Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Payid Pokies Australia, we believe that online gaming should be enjoyed as entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. While playing pokies can be fun and exciting, it's important to approach it responsibly and within your means.
Remember: the house always has an edge. Set a budget you can afford to lose and stick to it.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to participate in online gaming in Australia. By using any gaming platform, you confirm that you meet the legal age requirement in your jurisdiction.
If you are under 18, please do not proceed. Gaming is not for you, and there are serious legal consequences for underage gambling.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop quickly. Please review the following checklist and seek help if you recognize these behaviors in yourself:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to win back money you've lost
- Gambling with larger amounts to achieve the same excitement
- Hiding or lying about your gambling activity from family or friends
- Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities due to gaming
- Borrowing money to fund your gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed when unable to gamble
- Unsuccessful attempts to reduce or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or other problems
- Experiencing relationship conflicts because of gambling
- Gambling with money needed for essential expenses
If you've checked any of these boxes, please reach out for support immediately.
Self-Help Tools and Controls
Most responsible gaming operators provide tools to help you maintain control:
- 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're willing to lose during a gaming session.
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've spent.
- Session Limits: Automatically log out after a predetermined period of play.
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently ban yourself from accessing gaming sites.
Use these tools proactively. They are designed to protect you.
Support Organizations in Australia and Beyond
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online — Free, confidential counseling and support
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (24/7 helpline)
International Support
- GamCare (United Kingdom) — Support and advice for problem gamblers
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (United Kingdom) — National self-exclusion register
www.gamstop.co.uk - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
www.responsiblegambling.org - National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
www.ncpgambling.org
These organizations offer confidential support, counseling, and resources to help you regain control.
Need Help?
If you believe you have a gambling problem, or if someone you care about does, reach out for help today. There is no shame in seeking support—many people have been in your situation and have recovered.
Contact Gambling Help Online immediately at 1800 858 858 or visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Your wellbeing is important to us. Gaming should enhance your life, not harm it.