Responsible Gaming

Gaming Should Be Entertainment

At gifts4locals.com, we believe that online pokies and gaming should only ever be enjoyed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Gaming outcomes are based on chance, and the house always has a mathematical advantage. Please gamble only with money you can afford to lose.

Age Verification

By accessing our site and participating in online pokies, you confirm that you are:

• At least 18 years of age, or the legal gambling age in your state or territory
• Not excluded from gambling in any Australian jurisdiction
• Accessing our services from within Australia

We do not knowingly permit access to anyone under the legal gambling age. If you are underage, please do not use our services.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognise any of the following behaviours in yourself or someone else, it may indicate a gambling problem:

• ☐ Chasing losses by gambling more money to recover what you've lost
• ☐ Gambling with more money than originally planned
• ☐ Hiding gambling activity or lying about the amount you've gambled
• ☐ Neglecting family, work, or personal responsibilities due to gambling
• ☐ Experiencing mood swings or anxiety related to gambling
• ☐ Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
• ☐ Feeling a constant urge or need to gamble
• ☐ Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
• ☐ Using gambling to escape problems or relieve stress
• ☐ Relationships suffering because of your gambling

If any of these resonate with you, please seek help immediately.

Self-Help Tools & Safer Gaming Features

Responsible gaming operators offer tools to help you maintain control:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to deposit in a given timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Restrict the maximum amount you're prepared to lose
• Reality Checks: Receive pop-up reminders during gaming sessions showing how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
• Time Limits: Set session duration limits to prevent extended play
• Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from accessing gaming platforms for a set period

Make use of these tools to help you stay in control of your gaming.

Australian & International Support Organisations

If you or someone you know needs help with gambling, please contact one of these organisations:

Australia

• Gambling Help Online (Australia)
  www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
  Free, confidential online and phone counselling for problem gambling (1800 858 858)

United Kingdom

• GamCare
  www.gamcare.org.uk
  Confidential support and information about problem gambling
• GamStop
  www.gamstop.co.uk
  National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling

Canada

• Responsible Gambling Council
  www.responsiblegambling.org
  Resources and support for problem gambling

United States

• National Council on Problem Gambling
  www.ncpgambling.org
  Information and referral services (1-800-GAMBLER)

Germany

• Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
  Information and support for problem gambling prevention

If You Need Help

Don't struggle alone. If you think you may have a gambling problem, reach out to one of the support organisations listed above. They offer free, confidential advice and can connect you with counselling services.

Your well-being is important. Help is available 24/7.