Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At Living Horses Graphic Design, we believe that online pokies and gaming should only ever be enjoyed as a form of entertainment. Gaming should never be viewed as a way to make money, pay bills, or solve financial problems. Always gamble within your means and only with money you can afford to lose.
If you find yourself gambling more than intended or experiencing negative impacts on your life, help is available. Please reach out to support services immediately.
Age Verification
All players must be at least 18 years of age to participate in online pokies and gambling activities in Australia. If you are under 18, or under the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction, you must not access or use any gaming platforms linked from this website.
Parents and guardians: If you have concerns about a young person's access to gaming content, please use parental controls and speak with them about responsible entertainment choices.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Be aware of these warning signs that may indicate problem gambling:
- Chasing losses: Continuing to gamble to try to recover money you've lost
- Hiding gambling activities: Being secretive about how much you gamble or how much money you've spent
- Loss of control: Gambling longer or with more money than you intended
- Neglecting responsibilities: Prioritising gaming over work, family, or personal obligations
- Financial strain: Borrowing money to gamble or using money meant for bills and essentials
- Mood changes: Becoming irritable or anxious when unable to gamble
- Tolerance: Needing to gamble with increasing amounts to achieve the same excitement
- Failed attempts to quit: Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce or stop gambling
- Using gaming to escape: Gambling to relieve stress, anxiety, or emotional problems
- Relationship conflicts: Arguments with family or friends about your gambling
If you recognise any of these signs in your own behaviour, it's important to seek help as soon as possible.
Self-Help Tools & Controls
Reputable gaming platforms offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount of money 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 before stopping play
- Spending Limits: Control the total amount you spend on gaming activities
- Time Limits: Set reminders or automatic session timeouts to limit how long you play
- Reality Checks: Enable pop-up reminders during play to help you stay aware of time and money spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from a gaming platform if you need a break
- Account Cooling-Off Period: Request a temporary suspension of your account to step back and reassess
Always use these tools proactively. Set limits before you start playing and stick to them.
Support Organisations & Help Services
If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling, the following organisations provide confidential support:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free counselling and support for people affected by problem gambling
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (24/7, free call)
International Support Services
- GamCare (United Kingdom) – Free counselling and support
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 are confidential and free to use. Speaking to someone is the first step toward recovery.
If You Need Help, Take Action Today
Problem gambling is a real issue, but recovery is possible with the right support. If you're concerned about your gambling or someone else's:
- Contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 (Australia)
- Visit the websites above for online chat, email, or counselling services
- Speak to a trusted family member, friend, or healthcare professional
- Use self-exclusion tools immediately if you feel you've lost control
Remember: Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Support is available 24/7, and you don't have to face this alone.