Responsible Gambling

At Where's the Gold Pokies AU, we are committed to promoting responsible gambling. Gambling can be an enjoyable form of entertainment, but it's important to play within your means and recognise when to seek help.

Key Principles of Responsible Gambling

  • Set a budget: Decide how much you can afford to lose before you start playing, and stick to it.
  • Time limits: Set a time limit for each session and take regular breaks.
  • Gamble for entertainment: Treat gambling as entertainment, not as a way to make money or recover losses.
  • Never chase losses: Accept losses as part of the experience. Trying to win back money often leads to bigger losses.
  • Avoid gambling when distressed: Don't gamble when upset, depressed, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  • Balance gambling with other activities: Maintain a healthy balance with other hobbies, relationships, and responsibilities.

Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can affect anyone. Warning signs include:

  • Spending more money or time on gambling than intended
  • Chasing losses or gambling to recover from financial problems
  • Lying to family or friends about gambling activity
  • Neglecting work, family, or personal responsibilities due to gambling
  • Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
  • Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed when not gambling

Getting Help in Australia

If gambling is becoming a problem, free, confidential help is available 24/7 in Australia:

Self-Exclusion Tools

Most licensed Australian online casinos offer self-exclusion programmes. If you're registering at any casino site linked from this page, look for their responsible gambling section or contact their support team to set limits on deposits, session time, or to self-exclude entirely.

Protecting Minors

This website is strictly for adults aged 18 and over. We strongly encourage parents and guardians to use parental controls and content filtering software to prevent minors from accessing gambling-related content online. Tools such as Net Nanny or GamBlock can help.

Our Commitment

We only feature licensed, regulated casino operators. We never encourage players to exceed their limits or chase losses. If you have concerns about content on this site, please contact us.