Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Payid Pokies AU, we believe that online gaming should be an enjoyable form of entertainment only. Gambling is never a reliable way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please play responsibly and within your means.
Set a budget you can afford to lose, treat it as the cost of entertainment, and never gamble with money needed for essentials like rent, bills, or groceries.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your Australian state or territory) to access and use gaming services on our platform. We are committed to preventing underage gambling and comply with all Australian gaming regulations.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of these warning signs in yourself or someone you know, help is available:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover lost money
- Gambling with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same level of excitement
- Hiding gambling activity or lying about how much you gamble
- Neglecting family, work, or personal responsibilities due to gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to reduce gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or relieve stress
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Unable to stop or control gambling behaviour
- Gambling more than you intended to
- Friends or family expressing concern about your gambling
Self-Help Tools & Safeguards
We provide several tools to help you maintain control over your gaming:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified time period (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose in a given timeframe
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders about how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Time-Out: Take a temporary break from your account (hours or days) to step back and reflect
- Self-Exclusion: Permanently or temporarily exclude yourself from accessing gaming services if you feel you're losing control
To access these tools on our platform, visit your account settings or contact our customer support team.
Support & Counselling Services
If you're concerned about your gambling or need support, please reach out to one of these trusted organisations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online — Free counselling and support for problem gambling in Australia
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (free call)
United Kingdom
- GamCare — Free counselling and support for problem gambling
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop — National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
www.gamstop.co.uk
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council — Evidence-based resources and support
www.responsiblegambling.org
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling — Helpline and referral services
www.ncpgambling.org
Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — Federal Centre for Health Education
Telefonberatung: 0800 1 372 374 (kostenlos)
If You Need Help, Reach Out Today
Problem gambling can affect anyone. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Whether you're experiencing difficulty with your own gambling or concerned about someone else, support services are available and confidential.
Don't wait — contact one of the support organisations listed above or speak with your doctor for referral to a counsellor who specialises in gambling issues.
Dr Natalie Schmitt (Payid Pokies AU) is committed to promoting responsible gaming and supporting the wellbeing of our community. We comply with all Australian gambling laws and regulations.