Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Rotary Club of Burnside, we believe that gaming should be enjoyed as entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Poker machines and online gaming should never be considered a reliable source of income. Please gamble responsibly and within your means.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to participate in gambling activities in Australia. By accessing this website and engaging with any gaming content, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and meet all legal requirements in your jurisdiction. If you are under the legal gambling age, please do not proceed.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following, you may be developing a problem with gambling:
- Chasing losses by gambling more money to recover what you've lost
- Gambling with money intended for essential expenses (rent, food, bills)
- Hiding gambling activities or lying to friends and family about the amount you gamble
- Feeling anxious or irritable when unable to gamble
- Neglecting work, study, or family responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Experiencing relationship problems due to your gambling
- Gambling for longer periods or with larger amounts than intended
- Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling
- Using gambling as a way to escape stress, anxiety, or depression
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone you care about, please reach out for support immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Player Protection Features
Many gaming operators offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a limit on the maximum amount you're willing to lose
- Session Time Limits: Set a maximum duration for your gaming sessions
- Reality Checks: Enable notifications to remind you how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gaming platforms
Take advantage of these tools to help keep your gambling within healthy limits.
Support Services & Resources
If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling, the following organisations provide free and confidential support:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au โ Free counselling and information for people in Australia affected by gambling. Phone: 1800 858 858
- Gamblers Anonymous: Support groups and resources for people struggling with gambling addiction
United Kingdom
- GamCare: www.gamcare.org.uk โ Free support and counselling for problem gamblers
- GamStop: www.gamstop.co.uk โ National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council: www.responsiblegambling.org โ Education and resources for responsible gambling
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling: www.ncpgambling.org โ Help line: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
Get Help Today
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in reaching out โ support services are available and confidential. The organisations listed above are staffed by trained professionals who understand problem gambling and can provide the support you need.
Remember: Problem gambling is treatable, and recovery is possible.