Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At suebolton.com.au, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming. Online pokies and casino games should only be played as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. The odds always favour the house, and you should only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
In Australia, you must be at least 18 years old to gamble legally. If you are under 18, please do not use our services. We take age verification seriously and comply with all local laws and regulations.
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 more to try to recover money you've lost
- Hiding your gambling from friends, family, or partners
- Gambling with money intended for essentials (bills, rent, food)
- Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
- Feeling unable to stop or control your gambling
- Gambling to escape problems or relieve stress
- Experiencing anxiety, irritability, or mood changes when not gambling
- Neglecting work, study, or relationships due to gambling
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Increased tolerance (needing to gamble more to achieve the same excitement)
Self-Help Tools
Most gambling operators and responsible gaming platforms offer tools to help you manage your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount of losses you're willing to accept
- Reality Checks: Receive reminders about how long and how much you've been gambling
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling sites
- Time-Out: Take a break from gambling for a specified period
Talk to your service provider about implementing these tools on your account.
Support Organizations
If you're struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Here are organizations that provide free, confidential support:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online — Free counselling and support for Australians
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (24/7, free call)
United Kingdom
- GamCare — Free support, advice, and counselling
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop — National self-exclusion register for UK gambling operators
www.gamstop.co.uk
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council — Resources and support for problem gambling
www.responsiblegambling.org
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling — Confidential helpline and resources
www.ncpgambling.org
Phone: 1-800-522-4700
If You Need Help, Reach Out Today
Problem gambling can affect your mental health, relationships, finances, and overall wellbeing. There is no shame in seeking help. Support is available, and recovery is possible.
If you think you have a gambling problem, please contact one of the support organisations listed above or speak to a healthcare professional.
Remember: Gambling should be fun. If it stops being fun, it's time to seek help.