Responsible Gambling

WheresgoldAU is committed to promoting a safe, responsible and enjoyable gambling experience. While online pokies can be a fun form of entertainment, we recognise that for some individuals gambling can become harmful. This page provides important information and resources.

Gambling Should Be Entertainment

Healthy gambling means treating it as a form of entertainment – much like going to a cinema or a sporting event. Always gamble with money you can afford to lose, never as a way to make money, solve financial problems, or cope with stress or anxiety.

Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling may be developing if you:

  • Spend more money or time gambling than you can afford
  • Chase losses by gambling more to try to win back lost money
  • Lie to family or friends about your gambling habits
  • Feel anxious, irritable or depressed when not gambling
  • Borrow money or sell assets to fund gambling
  • Neglect work, family or other responsibilities due to gambling
  • Experience guilt or shame after gambling sessions

Tools to Help You Stay in Control

Most licensed online casinos offer responsible gambling tools. Use them proactively:

  • Deposit limits – set daily, weekly or monthly caps on how much you can deposit
  • Session time limits – restrict how long you can play in a single session
  • Reality checks – receive regular reminders of time and money spent
  • Self-exclusion – voluntarily exclude yourself from a casino for a set period
  • Cool-off periods – take a short break (24 hours to 6 weeks) from gambling

Free Support Resources in Australia

Age Verification

Gambling is strictly for adults aged 18 and over. All casino operators linked from this site are required to implement robust age verification procedures. If you are under 18, please leave any gambling site immediately.

Parents: Use parental control tools such as Gamban, Net Nanny, or your device's built-in family settings to restrict access to gambling sites.

Our Commitment

WheresgoldAU only recommends casinos that hold valid gambling licences, offer responsible gambling tools, and comply with applicable Australian consumer protection standards. We include responsible gambling information on every page and actively promote self-exclusion tools to our readers.