Responsible Gaming
Our Commitment to Safe Gaming
At Canberra One Gear, we are committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. We want to remind all players that pokies and online gaming should be enjoyed as entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. If you choose to play, please do so responsibly and within your means.
Age Verification
Online pokies in Australia are strictly for players aged 18 years and over. If you are under the legal gambling age in your state or territory, you must not use our services. By accessing this site, you confirm that you are of legal age to gamble in your jurisdiction.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can affect anyone. Be aware of these warning signs:
- Gambling with money you cannot afford to lose
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover what you've lost
- Hiding your gambling activities from family, friends, or healthcare providers
- Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or other negative emotions
- Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money to gamble or pay off gambling debts
- Feeling irritable or anxious when trying to reduce gambling
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Increasing the amount wagered to achieve the same level of excitement
- Experiencing relationship problems because of gambling
Self-Help Tools
Most reputable gaming providers offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified timeframe
- Loss Limits: Restrict the amount you can lose during a session or day
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders about how long you've been playing and how much you've wagered
- Time Limits: Set automatic session timeouts to encourage breaks
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gaming sites
Please speak with your gaming provider about implementing these tools on your account.
Support and Help Services
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, professional help is available. The following organizations provide confidential support and resources:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free confidential counselling and support service
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (free call, 24/7) - Lifeline Australia – Crisis support and counselling
Phone: 13 11 14 (24/7) - Gamblers Anonymous Australia – Peer support groups
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.au
International Resources
- United Kingdom: GamCare (www.gamcare.org.uk) and GamStop (www.gamstop.co.uk)
- Canada: Responsible Gambling Council (www.responsiblegambling.org)
- United States: National Council on Problem Gambling (www.ncpgambling.org)
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – www.bzga.de
Take Action Today
If you recognize any warning signs of problem gambling in yourself or someone you know, please seek help immediately. Reach out to Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 for confidential support. Remember, help is available, and recovery is possible. Your wellbeing is important to us.
Responsible gaming is everyone's responsibility. Play responsibly, play for fun, and know when to stop.