Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At wollongongmedical.com, we are committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Online pokies and casino games should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please gamble responsibly and within your means.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction) to use our services. We take age verification seriously and prohibit access to anyone under the legal gambling age in Australia.
If you are under 18, please do not participate in gambling activities.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Please be aware of the following warning signs that may indicate a problem with gambling:
- Spending more money or time gambling than you intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Hiding your gambling activities from family or friends
- Gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
- Neglecting work, school, family, or other responsibilities due to gambling
- Feeling anxious or irritable when unable to gamble
- Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling
- Experiencing financial difficulties as a result of gambling
If you recognize any of these signs in yourself or someone else, please seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Limit Setting
Many gaming platforms offer tools to help you maintain control over your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to deposit within a specified time period
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose before taking a break
- Reality Checks: Receive reminders about how long you have been gambling
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling platforms
- Cooling-Off Periods: Take mandatory breaks from gambling to reflect and reassess
We encourage you to use these tools to maintain healthy gaming habits.
Support Organizations & Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Please contact one of these organizations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online - Free counselling and support service for problem gambling in Australia
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (Free call, 24/7) - Lifeline Australia - Crisis support and suicide prevention
Phone: 13 11 14 (24/7)
United Kingdom
- GamCare - Free gambling counselling and support
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop - National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council - Evidence-based research and resources
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling - Helpline and resources
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Phone: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) - Federal Center for Health Education
Phone: 0800 1372700 (Free call, counselling in German)
If You Need Help
Don't wait. Seek help today if you are experiencing problem gambling.
Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness. The organizations listed above offer confidential, non-judgmental support to help you regain control of your gaming and your life.
Remember: You are never alone, and help is always available.