Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Australian Cobberdog Club, we believe that online pokies and gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only—never as a way to make money or solve financial problems. Gaming outcomes are based on chance, and the house always has a mathematical advantage. Please gamble only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to access and use pokies services in Australia. By using this website, you confirm that you meet this legal requirement. If you are under 18, please do not proceed.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following warning signs in yourself or someone you know, it may be time to seek help:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Hiding or lying about the extent of your gambling
- Gambling with money needed for essential expenses (rent, bills, food)
- Neglecting family, work, or other responsibilities due to gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Needing to gamble with larger amounts to achieve the same excitement
- Unsuccessful attempts to cut back or stop gambling
- Borrowing money to gamble or to pay gambling debts
- Relationship problems caused by gambling
- Gambling as a way to escape problems or relieve stress
Self-Help Tools & Controls
Most reputable gaming platforms offer tools to help you manage your gambling responsibly:
- Deposit Limits: Set a daily, weekly, or monthly limit on how much you can deposit
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose in a given period
- Reality Checks: Enable notifications that remind you how long you've been playing
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gaming platforms
- Time-Out: Take a break from gaming for a set period
We encourage you to use these tools as part of your responsible gaming approach.
Support & Help Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. The following organisations provide free, confidential support:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858
Provides counselling, information, and support for problem gambling across Australia.
International Resources
- GamCare (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org - National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Need Help?
If you think you may have a problem with gambling, please reach out for help today. There is no shame in seeking support—many people have successfully overcome problem gambling with the right assistance. Contact Gambling Help Online or one of the organisations listed above. Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7.