Responsible Gaming
At WheresgoldAU, we believe that gambling should always be an enjoyable form of entertainment — never a source of stress, financial hardship, or harm. This page provides important information about responsible gambling and where to get help if needed.
Play Responsibly – Key Principles
- Always set a budget before you play and never exceed it
- Treat gambling as entertainment, not as a way to make money
- Never chase losses — walk away and come back another time
- Don't gamble when you are stressed, upset, or under the influence of alcohol
- Take regular breaks during gaming sessions
- Balance gambling with other leisure activities
- Only gamble with money you can afford to lose
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
You may have a gambling problem if you:
- Spend more money or time gambling than you intended
- Gamble to escape problems or relieve feelings of helplessness or anxiety
- Feel the need to be secretive about your gambling
- Have trouble controlling when to stop
- Keep gambling until your last dollar is gone
- Friends or family have expressed concern about your gambling
Self-Exclusion & Responsible Tools
Most licensed Australian online casinos offer responsible gambling tools including:
- Deposit Limits: Set daily, weekly, or monthly limits on how much you can deposit
- Session Time Limits: Get notified after a set period of play
- Reality Checks: Pop-up reminders of how long you've been playing
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently block yourself from gambling sites
- BetStop (Australia's National Self-Exclusion Register): betstop.gov.au
Help & Support Resources (Australia)
- Gambling Help Online: gamblinghelponline.org.au
- National Gambling Helpline: 1800 858 858 (free, 24/7)
- Gamblers Anonymous Australia: ga.org.au
- Lifeline Crisis Support: 13 11 14
- Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
Remember: Gambling is meant to be fun. If it stops being fun, it's time to stop.