Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At Postcards from the Fire, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Online casino gaming should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, similar to going to the movies or playing sports. It should never be considered a way to earn money or solve financial problems.
Please gamble only with money you can afford to lose, and always set limits before you play.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the applicable legal age in your Australian state or territory) to gamble online.
All online casinos featured on this site verify player age at registration. If you are under the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction, please do not attempt to register or play.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following warning signs in your own behaviour, it may be time to seek help:
- Chasing losses by gambling with more money to try to recover what you've lost
- Hiding your gambling habits or lying about how much time and money you spend gambling
- Gambling with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to cut down or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems, stress, anxiety, or depression
- Neglecting family, work, education, or hobbies due to gambling
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Failed attempts to control, cut back, or stop gambling
- Jeopardising important relationships, jobs, or opportunities because of gambling
- Experiencing financial difficulties as a result of gambling
Self-Help Tools
Most reputable online casinos provide the following responsible gaming tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose during a gaming session
- Betting Limits: Control the maximum stake per bet
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders about how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Time-Out/Cool-Off Period: Take a voluntary break from gambling for a set period (hours or days)
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily ban yourself from accessing the casino for an extended period (months or years)
We encourage you to use these tools to maintain control over your gambling habits.
Support Organisations
If you're concerned about your gambling or need support, please reach out to one of the following organisations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au — Free, confidential counselling and support for people affected by problem gambling
- Lifeline Australia: www.lifeline.org.au — 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)
United Kingdom
- GamCare: www.gamcare.org.uk — Free, confidential advice and support for problem gambling
- GamStop: www.gamstop.co.uk — National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council: www.responsiblegambling.org — Resources and support for problem gambling prevention
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling: www.ncpgambling.org — 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) — Confidential helpline available 24/7
Other Countries
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — www.bzga.de
If You Have a Problem, Seek Help
Problem gambling is a serious issue that can have devastating effects on your mental health, finances, relationships, and wellbeing. If you believe you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, please don't hesitate to reach out for professional help.
The organisations listed above offer free, confidential support and can connect you with resources tailored to your situation. Remember: seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
You are not alone, and help is available.