Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At atwentysomethingsnothing.com, we believe that online pokies and gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only—not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. While gaming can be fun and exciting, it's important to approach it responsibly and within your means.
Remember: the house always has an edge. Play only what you can afford to lose, and never gamble with money intended for essential expenses like rent, bills, or groceries.
Age Verification
Online gaming in Australia is only available to players aged 18 years and over. We are committed to preventing underage gambling. If you are under 18, you are not permitted to access or use our gaming services.
By using atwentysomethingsnothing.com, you confirm that you are of legal age to gamble in your jurisdiction.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. Be aware of these warning signs in yourself or others:
- Chasing Losses: Continuing to gamble to try to win back money you've lost
- Spending More Than Planned: Gambling longer or with more money than intended
- Hiding Gambling Activity: Concealing the amount of time or money spent gaming
- Neglecting Responsibilities: Missing work, school, or family obligations due to gaming
- Financial Strain: Using credit, loans, or savings to fund gaming
- Withdrawal Symptoms: Feeling anxious or irritable when unable to gamble
- Failed Attempts to Quit: Unsuccessful efforts to reduce or stop gambling
- Using Gaming to Escape: Gambling to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, or other negative emotions
- Relationship Conflict: Arguments with family or friends about gaming habits
- Lying About Gaming: Being dishonest about the extent of your gambling
If you recognise any of these signs, it's time to seek help. Problem gambling is treatable, and support is available.
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gaming Features
We provide tools to help you maintain control over your gaming:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount of losses you're willing to accept
- Betting Limits: Restrict the size of individual bets
- Session Duration Limits: Set time limits for your gaming sessions with automatic log-off
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders during play about how long you've been gaming and how much you've spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from your account, preventing access for a set period or indefinitely
- Account Closure: Permanently close your gaming account
These tools are designed to help you stay in control. We encourage you to use them proactively as part of your responsible gaming practice.
Support & Help Services
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, free and confidential support is available. The following organisations provide assistance for Australian players:
Gambling Help Online (Australia)
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (toll-free, 24/7)
Gambling Help Online is the national Australian counselling service, offering free, confidential support via phone, email, online chat, and counselling sessions for problem gambling.
Lifeline Australia
Website: www.lifeline.org.au
Phone: 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)
Lifeline provides crisis support and suicide prevention services, which can be valuable if gambling is causing severe emotional distress.
Gamblers Anonymous
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.au
A peer-support fellowship offering meetings and support groups across Australia for people affected by problem gambling.
GamCare (UK)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Provides free, confidential support for problem gamblers and their families.
GamStop (UK)
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
A national self-exclusion scheme allowing access to multiple licensed gambling operators with a single registration.
Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
Provides evidence-based resources and information on responsible gambling.
National Council on Problem Gambling (USA)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 (24/7)
Provides referrals to gambling addiction treatment and support services.
Take Action Today
If you believe you have a problem with gambling, or if someone you care about does, seek help today. Problem gambling is a recognised condition, and recovery is possible with the right support.
You don't have to face this alone. Reach out to one of the support organisations listed above—all services are free, confidential, and staffed by trained professionals