Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At sourcemeasubdivision.com, we believe gambling should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Online pokies should only be played with money you can afford to lose, and should never be seen as an investment or income source.
Age Verification
All players must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction) to participate in gambling activities. It is illegal for minors to gamble. If you are under the legal age, please do not access gambling services.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can affect anyone. Please be honest with yourself and watch for these warning signs:
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Hiding gambling activities or lying about the amount spent
- Neglecting family, friends, work, or other responsibilities due to gambling
- Experiencing anxiety, stress, or depression related to gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or negative emotions
- Borrowing money to gamble or gambling with money needed for essential expenses
- Failed attempts to stop or reduce gambling
- Feeling irritable or anxious when unable to gamble
- Jeopardising relationships, education, or career opportunities
Self-Help Tools
We provide tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified timeframe
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose in a session or timeframe
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders of how long you have been playing and how much you have spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from accessing gambling services
- Time-Out: Take a break from gambling for a set period
Use these tools proactively to manage your gambling responsibly.
Support Organizations
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au — Free, confidential counselling and support service for Australians affected by gambling problems
- Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 — 24/7 crisis support service
- Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 — Mental health support and counselling
International
- GamCare (UK): www.gamcare.org.uk
- GamStop (UK): www.gamstop.co.uk
- Responsible Gambling Council (Canada): www.responsiblegambling.org
- National Council on Problem Gambling (USA): www.ncpgambling.org
Take Action Now
If you are experiencing problem gambling, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in reaching out. The organisations listed above provide confidential, free support. Talk to someone you trust, contact a counsellor, or call a helpline today. Recovery is possible, and support is available.
Remember: Gambling should be fun. If it stops being fun, it's time to get help.