Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Hands On Development, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Playing pokies should be enjoyed as entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Remember that all gaming outcomes are based on chance, and the house always has a mathematical edge. Set a budget you can afford to lose and stick to it.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction to participate in online gaming. We take age verification seriously and comply with all Australian gambling regulations. If you are under the legal age, please do not gamble.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following, you may have a gambling problem. Please seek help:
- Chasing losses by gambling with more money to recover what you've lost
- Gambling with money needed for essentials like rent, bills, or food
- Hiding your gambling activities from family, friends, or partners
- Spending more time or money gambling than intended
- Feeling anxious or irritable when trying to reduce or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or emotional problems
- Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
- Neglecting work, study, or personal relationships due to gambling
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent on gambling
- Feeling a need to gamble with increasing amounts to achieve the same excitement
Self-Help Tools & Limits
Take control of your gaming by using these tools:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose in a gaming session
- Reality Checks: Enable notifications that remind you how long you've been playing
- Time-Out: Take a break from gambling for a set period
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gaming platforms
- Budget Planning: Only gamble with money allocated for entertainment after essential expenses are covered
Support Organizations
If you or someone you know needs help, these organizations provide free, confidential support:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online - www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Free counselling and support service for problem gambling in Australia. Available 24/7. - Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 (call or text)
Crisis support and suicide prevention service available 24/7.
International Resources
- GamCare (United Kingdom) - www.gamcare.org.uk
- GamStop (United Kingdom) - www.gamstop.co.uk
- Responsible Gambling Council (Canada) - www.responsiblegambling.org
- National Council on Problem Gambling (United States) - www.ncpgambling.org
Need Help?
If you're struggling with problem gambling, please reach out for help today. There is no shame in seeking support. Organizations like Gambling Help Online are ready to assist you with confidential, professional guidance. Your wellbeing is our priority.
Contact Gambling Help Online: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au or call 1300 789 000