Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At practicehealth.care, we believe that gambling should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. Pokies and online gambling should never be viewed as a way to make money or solve financial problems. The house always has an edge, and the only guaranteed outcome is uncertainty.
Please gamble responsibly and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
All gambling activities are restricted to individuals who are 18 years of age or older in Australia. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal age requirement in your jurisdiction before participating in any gambling activities.
We do not knowingly provide gambling services to anyone under the legal gambling age.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following warning signs, it may indicate a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses: Gambling more to recover money you've lost
- Hiding gambling: Concealing your gambling activities from family or friends
- Loss of control: Gambling for longer periods or with larger amounts than intended
- Financial problems: Borrowing money or using credit to gamble
- Neglecting responsibilities: Gambling instead of attending to work, school, or family obligations
- Mood changes: Becoming irritable, anxious, or depressed when unable to gamble
- Escalating amounts: Needing to gamble with increasing amounts for the same excitement
- Failed attempts to stop: Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce or quit gambling
- Jeopardizing relationships: Gambling causing conflict with loved ones
- Lying about gambling: Being dishonest about the extent of your gambling activity
Self-Help Tools & Controls
Most reputable gambling operators offer tools to help you maintain control. These include:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period
- Loss Limits: Set a limit on how much you're willing to lose in a session or timeframe
- Time Limits: Restrict how long you can gamble in a single session
- Reality Checks: Receive notifications during play to remind you how long you've been gambling
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling platforms
- Account Closure: Request to have your account permanently closed
These tools are designed to help you stay in control. Use them proactively and honestly.
Support Organizations
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. The following organizations provide free, confidential support:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online - Free counselling and support for problem gambling
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (free call)
United Kingdom
- GamCare - Free support, information and counselling
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop - National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council - Education and treatment resources
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling - Referral service and support
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) - Federal Center for Health Education
Website: www.bzga.de
If You Need Help
Don't wait. If you recognize any warning signs of problem gambling in yourself or someone you care about, reach out for help today. Problem gambling is treatable, and support is available.
Contact one of the organizations listed above, or speak to your doctor, counselor, or trusted friend or family member. Recovery is possible, and seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Gambling should be fun. If it's not, it's time to seek support.