Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
Online pokies and casino games should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. The house always has a mathematical advantage, and there is no guaranteed way to win. Play responsibly and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
Australian Invitational is committed to preventing underage gambling. You must be 18 years of age or older to participate in any gambling activities on this site. This is a legal requirement in Australia.
If you are under 18, please do not attempt to access gambling services. If you suspect someone underage is gambling online, please report it to the relevant authorities.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you or someone you know exhibits any of the following signs, it may indicate problem gambling:
- Gambling with money needed for essential expenses (rent, bills, food)
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Hiding gambling activity or lying about how much time or money you spend gambling
- Neglecting family, work, or social responsibilities due to gambling
- Feeling anxious or irritable when you cannot gamble
- Increasing the amount wagered to achieve the same level of excitement
- Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or negative emotions
- Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
- Experiencing relationship conflicts because of gambling
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or others, seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Player Protection Features
Most reputable online gambling operators provide tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose in a given timeframe
- Betting Limits: Control the maximum bet size for individual games
- Reality Checks: Enable regular reminders about how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
- Time-Out: Temporarily suspend your account for a cooling-off period (hours, days, or weeks)
- Self-Exclusion: Permanently or temporarily exclude yourself from gambling platforms
We strongly encourage you to use these tools if you feel your gambling may be becoming problematic.
Support Organisations & Helplines
If you need help, support is available. The following organisations provide free, confidential assistance:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free counselling and support for problem gambling
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au - Lifeline Australia – 24/7 crisis support
Phone: 13 11 14
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free support for problem gambling
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme
www.gamstop.co.uk
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council – Information and resources
www.responsiblegambling.org
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling – Helpline and referrals
www.ncpgambling.org
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – Federal Centre for Health Education
www.bzga.de
If You Need Help
Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you or someone you care about is struggling with gambling, please reach out to one of the support organisations listed above. They provide confidential, free assistance.
Remember: You are not alone, and recovery is possible.