Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Gillian Barclay Celebrations, we believe that online pokies and gaming should be enjoyed as entertainment only, never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. While gaming can be fun and exciting, it's important to understand that the odds always favour the house.
Please gamble responsibly and within your means. Set limits on how much time and money you spend, and stick to them.
Age Verification
In Australia, you must be at least 18 years of age to access and participate in online gaming. We are committed to preventing underage gambling and comply with all relevant Australian gambling legislation.
If you are under 18, please do not access our gaming services. Parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor their children's online activities.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do you recognise any of these warning signs? If so, you may be developing a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by gambling with more money to recover what you've lost
- Gambling with money intended for essential expenses (rent, bills, groceries)
- Hiding your gaming activity or lying about the amount you spend
- Neglecting family, friends, work, or study due to gaming
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed when not gambling
- Needing to gamble with increasing amounts to achieve the same excitement
- Failed attempts to cut down or stop gambling
- Using gaming to escape problems or negative feelings
- Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
- Experiencing relationship, financial, or legal problems due to gambling
If you recognise these signs, please seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Player Protections
Most reputable online gaming platforms offer tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose during a gaming session
- Reality Checks: Enable reminders at regular intervals to reflect on your gaming activity
- Session Time Limits: Set a time limit for each gaming session and receive warnings before your time expires
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from accessing gaming services for a set period (typically 6 months to several years)
- Account Pause: Temporarily suspend your account to take a break from gaming
These tools are designed to help you maintain control and play responsibly. We encourage you to use them.
Support Organisations & Helplines
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. The following organisations provide free, confidential support:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online — Free counselling and support for problem gamblers in Australia
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (free call, 24/7)
United Kingdom
- GamCare — Free support and counselling for problem gamblers
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop — National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
www.gamstop.co.uk
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council — Evidence-based tools and resources for problem gambling prevention
www.responsiblegambling.org
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling — Helpline and resources for problem gamblers
www.ncpgambling.org
Phone: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537), 24/7
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — Federal centre for health education and gambling prevention resources
If You Need Help
Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you believe you have a problem with gambling, please reach out to one of the support organisations listed above. They provide confidential, non-judgmental assistance.
Remember: You are not alone, and recovery is possible. Take the first step today by contacting a helpline or visiting a support website.
Gamble responsibly. Stay in control.