Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment — Not Income

At asfla2023.net, we believe that playing PayID pokies and other casino games should always be a form of leisure and entertainment — never a way to earn money, pay bills, or escape financial problems. Gambling involves risk, and the odds always favour the house in the long run. Only ever gamble with money you can afford to lose, and treat any losses as the cost of entertainment, not as money owed back to you. If gambling stops being fun, it's time to stop.

Age Verification — 18+ Only

In Australia, you must be 18 years of age or older to gamble legally. Licensed gambling operators are required to verify your age and identity before allowing you to deposit or withdraw funds. If you share your home or devices with minors, please:

• Never share your gambling account details or passwords
• Use parental control software (e.g., Net Nanny, CyberPatrol) to block gambling sites
• Log out of your accounts after every session
• Keep your PayID and banking details secure

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can affect anyone. Ask yourself honestly whether any of the following apply to you or someone you care about:

• ☐ Chasing losses — gambling more to try to win back money you've lost
• ☐ Hiding your gambling from family, friends, or your partner
• ☐ Gambling with money meant for rent, bills, food, or other essentials
• ☐ Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
• ☐ Spending more time or money gambling than you intended
• ☐ Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when you try to cut down
• ☐ Lying about how much you gamble or how much you've lost
• ☐ Gambling to escape stress, loneliness, depression, or boredom
• ☐ Neglecting work, study, relationships, or responsibilities because of gambling
• ☐ Being unable to stop even when you want to

If you ticked even one or two of these boxes, it may be time to take a break or speak to a professional. Recognising the signs early is a strength, not a weakness.

Self-Help Tools

All reputable online casinos offer tools to help you stay in control. We strongly encourage you to use them:

• Deposit limits – Set daily, weekly, or monthly caps on how much you can deposit.
• Loss limits – Restrict how much you can lose within a set period.
• Session / wager limits – Control how long you play and how much you stake.
• Reality checks – Enable on-screen reminders showing how long you've been playing and how much you've spent.
• Cooling-off periods – Take a short break (24 hours to several weeks) from your account.
• Self-exclusion – Block yourself from a casino for six months, a year, or permanently. In Australia, you can also register with BetStop (www.betstop.gov.au), the national self-exclusion register covering licensed Australian wagering services.

You can also use third-party blocking software such as Gamban or BetBlocker to restrict access to gambling sites across all your devices.

Support Organisations — Australia

Free, confidential help is available 24/7. You are not alone:

• Gambling Help Online – Free, confidential counselling and support for Australians, available 24/7 via chat, email, and phone (1800 858 858).
  Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
• Gambling Helpline (1800 858 858) – National telephone support service operating around the clock.
• BetStop – National Self-Exclusion Register – Block yourself from all licensed Australian online and phone wagering providers in one step.
  Website: www.betstop.gov.au
• Gamblers Anonymous Australia – Peer support groups based on a 12-step recovery program.
  Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.au
• Lifeline Australia (13 11 14) – Crisis support and suicide prevention, available 24/7.
  Website: www.lifeline.org.au
• Financial Counselling Australia – Free, independent financial counselling for gambling-related debt (1800 007 007).
  Website: www.financialcounsellingaustralia.org.au

If You Need Help — Reach Out Today

If gambling is causing you stress, financial hardship, or problems in your relationships, please seek help now. Contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 or visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au for free, confidential support — no judgement, any time of day or night. Taking the first step is the hardest part, and support is closer than you think.

Remember: gambling is a game, not a solution. Bet with your head, not over it. If it's no longer fun, it's time to stop.

Last updated: 2026 | asfla2023.net — committed to promoting safe and responsible play for all Australian visitors aged 18 and over.