Responsible Gaming

Our Commitment to Safe Gaming

At australianposterbiennale.com, we are committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Gaming should be enjoyed as entertainment only, never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. We encourage all players to gamble within their means and to seek help if they experience any difficulties.

Age Verification

Gaming is strictly for individuals aged 18 years and over in Australia. By accessing our site, you confirm that you are of legal age to gamble in your jurisdiction. We do not permit minors to participate in any gaming activities.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognise any of the following signs in your behaviour, you may be developing a problem with gambling:

• Chasing losses by gambling with more money to recover previous losses
• Hiding or lying about the time or money spent gambling
• Gambling with money needed for essentials like rent, food, or bills
• Neglecting family, work, or personal responsibilities due to gambling
• Feeling anxious or irritable when unable to gamble
• Increasing the amount of money wagered to achieve the same level of excitement
• Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling
• Using gambling to escape problems or negative emotions
• Borrowing money or accumulating debt to finance gambling
• Loss of interest in hobbies and activities outside of gambling

Self-Help Tools and Responsible Gaming Features

We provide the following tools to help you maintain control over your gaming:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount of money you can deposit within a specified time period
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose in a given timeframe
• Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders of how long you have been playing and how much you have spent
• Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from gaming for a period of your choosing (from days to years)
• Session Limits: Set time limits for your gaming sessions
• Account Cooling-Off: Take a break from your account for a temporary period

Support and Help Resources

If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, professional support is available. Please contact one of the following organisations:

Australia

• Gambling Help Online — Free, confidential online support for problem gambling
  Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
  Phone: 1800 858 858 (free call, 24/7)
• Lifeline Australia — Crisis support and suicide prevention
  Phone: 13 11 14 (24/7)
• Beyond Blue — Mental health support
  Phone: 1300 224 636 (24/7)

International Resources

• GamCare (United Kingdom) — www.gamcare.org.uk
• GamStop (United Kingdom) — National self-exclusion scheme — www.gamstop.co.uk
• Responsible Gambling Council (Canada) — www.responsiblegambling.org
• National Council on Problem Gambling (United States) — www.ncpgambling.org

Take Action Today

If you think you may have a problem with gambling, please reach out for help immediately. There is no shame in seeking support—problem gambling is a recognised health condition, and recovery is possible with the right assistance. Contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 (free, 24/7) or visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au to speak with a counsellor today.

Remember: Gaming should be fun. If it stops being fun, it's time to seek help.