Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Trees for Mum, we're 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 Australian state or territory) to access and use pokies and online gambling services. If you are under the legal age, please do not proceed. It is illegal for minors to gamble in Australia.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following warning signs in yourself or someone you know, professional help is available:
- Chasing losses by gambling with more money to recover previous losses
- Gambling with money needed for essential expenses (rent, food, bills)
- Hiding gambling activity from family, friends, or loved ones
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- Experiencing difficulty controlling the amount or frequency of gambling
- Feeling restless or irritable when attempting to reduce gambling
- Borrowing money or accumulating debt to fund gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or negative emotions
- Neglecting work, study, family, or social responsibilities due to gambling
- Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
Self-Help Tools & Player Protection
Most reputable Australian online casinos and pokie venues offer the following responsible gaming tools:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified time period
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose
- Session Time Limits: Restrict the duration of your gaming sessions
- Reality Checks: Receive notifications during play to remind you how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
- Self-Exclusion: Exclude yourself from accessing gambling services for a set period or permanently
- Cool-Off Period: Take a mandatory break before returning to play
Use these tools to maintain control and ensure gambling remains enjoyable and within your budget.
Support Organisations & Resources
If you need help or support, confidential assistance is available 24/7 through the following trusted Australian organisations:
Primary Australian Support
- Gambling Help Online – Free, confidential counselling and information
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (24/7, free call)
International Support Resources
- GamCare (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk - National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
All support services are confidential, free, and staffed by trained counsellors who understand problem gambling.
If You Need Help
Don't hesitate to reach out. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Whether you're concerned about your own gambling or that of someone you care about, professional support is available:
Contact Gambling Help Online – 1800 858 858
Remember: You're not alone, and recovery is possible. Help is available now.