Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
Online poker should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. While poker can be exciting and enjoyable, it's important to remember that the house always has an edge, and losing money is a real possibility. Play only with money you can afford to lose, and never gamble with funds needed for essentials like rent, bills, or food.
Age Verification
Online poker in Australia is restricted to players aged 18 years and over. It is illegal for minors to participate in online gambling. If you are under 18, please do not use this website or engage in any online poker activities. Parental controls and monitoring tools are available to help prevent underage gambling.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Recognise these warning signs that may indicate a gambling problem:
- Chasing Losses: Trying to win back money you've lost by gambling more
- Hiding Gambling: Concealing the amount of time or money spent gambling from family and friends
- Loss of Control: Gambling more than intended or unable to stop
- Neglecting Responsibilities: Missing work, school, or social commitments due to gambling
- Spending More Time and Money: Needing to gamble with larger amounts to get the same excitement
- Borrowing Money: Taking loans or using credit to fund gambling
- Mood Changes: Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed when not gambling
- Failed Attempts to Quit: Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce or stop gambling
- Relationship Strain: Conflicts with family or friends about gambling habits
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone else, it's time to seek help.
Self-Help Tools & Limit-Setting Options
Most reputable online poker platforms offer tools to help you gamble responsibly:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Restrict the total amount of money you can lose in a given timeframe
- Reality Checks: Enable pop-up reminders during gaming sessions to help you track time and spending
- Session Time Limits: Automatically log you out after a predetermined period of play
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily ban yourself from accessing the platform for a set period (days, months, or years)
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop gambling entirely
Use these tools proactively. Setting limits before you play, not during or after losses, is most effective.
Support Organisations
If you're struggling with gambling, professional help is available. The following organisations provide confidential support:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free, confidential counselling and support for problem gambling
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (24/7 helpline)
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free counselling and support services
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme
www.gamstop.co.uk
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council – Prevention and treatment resources
www.responsiblegambling.org
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling – Helpline and referral services
www.ncpgambling.org
Phone: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – Federal Centre for Health Education
Gambling addiction support and counselling services
All services are confidential and free. Reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
If You Need Help, Take Action Today
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, please don't wait. Help is available, and recovery is possible. Contact one of the support organisations above to speak with a counsellor who understands what you're going through.
Remember: Gambling should be fun. If it's no longer fun, it's time to seek help.
This page contains information about responsible gaming and support resources. By accessing rooftopqld.org, you acknowledge that you are of legal age (18+) in Australia and agree to gamble responsibly. If you are affected by problem gambling, please seek professional help immediately.