Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Wagga Croquet Club, 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. Set a budget you can afford to lose, play for fun, and always gamble responsibly.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to access and use gaming services in Australia. We are committed to preventing underage gambling. If you are under 18, please do not proceed.
By accessing our site, you confirm that you are of legal age to gamble in your jurisdiction.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following, you may be developing a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
- Gambling with money meant for essential expenses (rent, food, bills)
- Hiding your gambling activity or lying about how much you gamble
- Feeling anxious or irritable when you try to cut down or stop
- Gambling longer or with more money than you intended
- Neglecting family, work, or other responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money or accumulating debt to fund gambling
- Failed attempts to control, cut back, or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or cope with negative emotions
- Risking or losing important relationships or opportunities
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself, please seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Controls
Most reputable gaming platforms offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a daily, weekly, or monthly limit on how much you can deposit
- Loss Limits: Cap the amount you're willing to lose in a session or time period
- Reality Checks: Receive pop-up reminders about how long you've been playing
- Session Timeouts: Automatically log out after a set period of inactivity
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gaming platforms
- Account Cooling Off: Take a break from gaming without permanently closing your account
Use these tools proactively to protect yourself and maintain healthy gaming habits.
Support Organisations & Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free, confidential counselling and support
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (24/7, free call)
International Resources
- GamCare (United Kingdom) – Support for problem gambling
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
All services listed are confidential, non-judgmental, and free to access.
If You Need Help, Reach Out Today
Problem gambling can affect anyone. If you're concerned about your gambling or that of someone you care about, please don't hesitate to contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 or visit their website at www.gamblinghelponline.org.au.
Recovery is possible. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Support is available 24/7.