Responsible Gaming
Our Commitment to Safe Gaming
At Payid Pokies AU, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Gambling should be enjoyed as entertainment only, never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please gamble within your means and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
Online gambling in Australia is strictly for persons aged 18 years and over. By accessing our services, you confirm that you are of legal age in your jurisdiction. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of age at any time.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following warning signs, it may indicate a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by gambling with more money to recover what you've lost
- Hiding your gambling activity from family, friends, or partners
- Gambling with money needed for essential expenses (rent, bills, food)
- Feeling anxious or irritable when unable to gamble
- Spending increasing amounts of time and money on gambling
- Neglecting work, study, or personal relationships due to gambling
- Borrowing money or getting into debt to fund gambling
- Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or negative emotions
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gaming Features
We provide the following tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set daily, weekly, or monthly deposit limits to control spending
- Loss Limits: Establish maximum loss thresholds to protect your bankroll
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders about time spent and money wagered
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from our platform
- Account Pause: Take a break from gambling for a specified period
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if needed
Support & Help Services
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, support is available. The following organisations provide free, confidential assistance:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free online counselling and support service
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (free call)
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free, confidential support and counselling
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council – Resources and support programs
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling – Help and treatment resources
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – Federal Centre for Health Education
Website: www.bzga.de
Take Action Today
If you have a problem with gambling, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in reaching out—professional support services are available, confidential, and free. Contact one of the organisations listed above or speak to a healthcare professional. Your wellbeing is important to us.
For more information about responsible gaming, visit Gambling Help Online (AU), the peak body for problem gambling support in Australia.