Responsible Gaming

Our Commitment to You

At pokiesausclub.com, we believe that playing online pokies should always be a form of entertainment — never a way to earn money, pay off debts, or solve financial problems. Gambling outcomes are based on chance, and the odds always favour the house. We encourage every visitor to gamble responsibly, set a budget they can afford to lose, and treat any winnings as a bonus rather than an expectation. If gambling stops being fun, it's time to stop.

Age Verification — 18+ Only

Gambling is strictly for adults. In Australia, you must be 18 years of age or older to gamble, whether at a licensed venue or online. It is illegal for anyone under 18 to participate in gambling activities, and underage gambling can lead to serious legal and personal consequences.

All casino operators we recommend are required to verify the age and identity of their customers. If you share a computer or device with minors, we strongly recommend:

• Never saving your casino passwords or payment details on shared devices
• Using parental control software such as Net Nanny or CyberPatrol to block gambling sites
• Never leaving an active gambling session unattended

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can affect anyone, regardless of age, background, or income. Ask yourself honestly whether any of the following apply to you or someone you care about:

• Chasing losses — gambling more to try to win back money you've lost
• Gambling with money set aside for rent, bills, groceries, or other essentials
• Borrowing money, using credit, or selling possessions to fund gambling
• Hiding your gambling from family, friends, or colleagues
• Lying about how much time or money you spend gambling
• Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, depression, or boredom
• Feeling restless or irritable when trying to cut down or stop
• Neglecting work, study, or relationships because of gambling
• Unsuccessful attempts to reduce or stop gambling
• Thinking about gambling constantly, even when doing other things

If you recognise two or more of these signs, it may be time to talk to someone. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Self-Help Tools

Licensed casino operators offer practical tools to help you stay in control. We recommend setting these up before you start playing:

• Deposit limits — cap how much you can deposit daily, weekly, or monthly
• Loss limits — automatically stop play once you reach a set loss amount
• Wager limits — restrict the total amount you can bet over a period
• Session time limits — control how long you can stay logged in and playing
• Reality checks — on-screen reminders showing how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
• Cooling-off periods — take a short break (24 hours to a few weeks) from your account
• Self-exclusion — block yourself from gambling sites for a longer period or permanently

For online wagering in Australia, you can also register with BetStop — the National Self-Exclusion Register (www.betstop.gov.au) — which blocks you from all licensed Australian interactive wagering providers in a single step.

Support Organisations in Australia

Free, confidential help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:

• Gambling Help Online — free counselling, live chat, email support, and self-help resources across Australia. Visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au or call 1800 858 858.
• BetStop – National Self-Exclusion Register — register to block yourself from all licensed Australian online and phone wagering services. Visit www.betstop.gov.au.
• Gamblers Anonymous Australia — peer support groups for people affected by gambling. Visit www.gaaustralia.org.au.
• Gam-Anon / Gamblers Anonymous family groups — support for family members and friends affected by someone else's gambling.
• Lifeline Australia — if gambling is affecting your mental health, call 13 11 14 for crisis support, available 24/7.
• National Debt Helpline — free financial counselling on 1800 007 007 if gambling has created money problems.

Take the First Step

If gambling is no longer fun, or if you're worried about yourself or someone you love, please reach out today. A confidential conversation with Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 is free, judgement-free, and could be the most important call you make. You are not alone — help is always available.

pokiesausclub.com is committed to promoting safe and responsible gambling in Australia. Last reviewed: 2026.