Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
Online pokies and gaming should only be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please gamble responsibly and only spend what you can afford to lose. If you find yourself struggling to control your gaming habits, help is available.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age or the legal age in your state or territory to participate in online gaming in Australia. It is illegal for anyone under the legal gambling age to use gaming platforms. If you are not of legal age, please do not proceed.
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 with more money to try to recover what you've lost
- Hiding your gambling activities from family or friends
- Gambling with money needed for essential expenses (rent, food, bills)
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to reduce gambling
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Borrowing money or going into debt to finance gambling
- Neglecting work, school, family, or social responsibilities due to gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or negative emotions
- Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gaming Options
Most reputable gaming platforms offer tools to help you maintain control. Consider using:
- 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: Enable reminders during gaming sessions about how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gaming platforms
- Time Limits: Set maximum session durations to prevent extended play
If your gaming platform does not offer these tools, consider switching to one that does, or contact support to learn about available options.
Support Organizations in Australia & Internationally
Australia
- Gambling Help Online - Free confidential counselling and support
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (free call) - Lifeline Australia - Crisis support and counselling
Phone: 13 11 14 (24 hours)
International
- GamCare (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk - National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
If You Need Help
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, please reach out for help today. There is no shame in seeking support—gambling problems are treatable, and recovery is possible. Contact Gambling Help Online or call 1800 858 858 for free, confidential support available 24/7.
This information is provided for informational purposes only. Box Trailers Brisbane is committed to promoting responsible gaming. By accessing gaming content, you acknowledge that you are of legal age and understand the risks involved in gambling.