Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At Payid Pokies Australia, we believe gambling should be enjoyed as entertainment only, never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Online pokies and casino games are games of chance with unpredictable outcomes. While they can be fun and exciting, the odds always favour the house in the long term.
Please gamble responsibly and within your means. Set a budget you can afford to lose and stick to it.
Age Verification
Gambling in Australia is strictly regulated. You must be 18 years of age or older to participate in online gambling activities. If you are under the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction, please do not use our services.
We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of identity at any time.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. If you recognise any of these warning signs in yourself or someone you know, seek help immediately:
- Chasing losses by gambling with more money to recover what you've lost
- Gambling with money intended for essential expenses (rent, bills, food)
- Hiding your gambling activities from family, friends, or partners
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- Feeling anxious or irritable when unable to gamble
- Neglecting work, study, or personal relationships due to gambling
- Borrowing money or accumulating debt to fund gambling
- Lying about the extent of your gambling activities
- Using gambling to cope with stress, depression, or other emotional problems
- Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Most reputable online gaming platforms offer tools to help you gamble responsibly:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to deposit in a day, week, or month
- Loss Limits: Restrict the amount of money you're prepared to lose during a session
- Betting Limits: Control the maximum stake per game or spin
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders of how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
- Session Time Limits: Set automatic session timeouts to encourage breaks
- Self-Exclusion: Take a break from gambling for a specified period (days, weeks, or months)
We strongly encourage you to use these tools if you feel your gambling may be getting out of control.
Support Organisations
If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling, please reach out to one of these organisations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free, confidential support and counselling
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au - Gambler's Help (Victoria) – Phone: 1800 858 858 (24/7)
- Problem Gambling Services (NSW) – Phone: 1800 858 858
International Support
- GamCare (United Kingdom) – Free support and advice
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (United Kingdom) – National self-exclusion scheme
www.gamstop.co.uk - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
www.responsiblegambling.org - National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
www.ncpgambling.org
If You Need Help
Problem gambling is treatable. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength, not weakness. Whether you're struggling with your own gambling or concerned about someone else, help is available 24/7.
Don't wait – contact a support organisation today. Your wellbeing matters.
Last updated: 2026. Responsible Gaming information is subject to Australian gambling regulations and local jurisdictional requirements.