Responsible Gaming

Gambling responsibly

Responsible gambling means making deliberate choices about when, how often and how much you gamble. Casino games are based on chance, and outcomes cannot be predicted or controlled. A win is never guaranteed, and previous results do not influence future results. Each game is independent, so a losing streak does not mean that a win is due.

Before you start, decide how much time and money you are comfortable spending. Treat these amounts as entertainment expenses, similar to other leisure activities. Once your planned amount or playing time has been reached, stop. Do not increase your spending because you are trying to recover losses, and do not borrow money or use funds intended for essential expenses.

• Only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
• Set a budget and a time limit before you begin playing.
• Keep gambling separate from money needed for rent, bills, food, savings or other necessities.
• Take regular breaks and avoid playing when you are tired, upset, stressed or affected by alcohol or other substances.
• Do not chase losses or treat gambling as a way to earn an income.
• Keep your account details secure and do not allow other people to use your account.
• Review your gambling activity regularly and change your habits if your play is becoming difficult to manage.

Making informed choices is an important part of responsible gambling. Read available game information, check any applicable terms before taking part and make sure you understand the risks involved. If you are unsure whether gambling is suitable for you, consider not playing and seek independent advice.

Protect your everyday finances

Your gambling budget should come from discretionary income and should not affect your normal financial commitments. Do not use credit, borrowed money, money set aside for household needs or funds intended for bills, education or savings. Keeping a separate record of gambling spending can help you understand how much you are choosing to spend over time.

Tools to help you stay in control

Planning your gambling in advance can make it easier to stay within your boundaries. Depending on the features available to your account, you may be able to use controls such as deposit limits, session or time reminders, activity statements, cooling-off periods or account restrictions. These tools are designed to support your decisions, but they work best when you choose limits honestly and follow them.

Set a realistic budget

Choose an amount that will not affect your normal financial commitments. Avoid making last-minute changes to your budget after a loss or win. If you find it difficult to stay within a budget, stop playing and consider using a longer break or a self-exclusion option. A limit should be a genuine boundary, not an amount you expect to increase during a session.

Manage your time

Gambling can feel absorbing, particularly when you are playing for long periods. Decide when your session will end before you begin. Use reminders where available, take regular breaks and avoid playing late at night if this affects your sleep or daily responsibilities. Never allow gambling to interfere with work, study, relationships, health or other important activities.

Take a break or self-exclude

If you want to stop gambling for a period of time, use the account restriction or self-exclusion options available through the service. A self-exclusion request should be treated seriously. During a self-exclusion period, do not attempt to create another account or use another person's account to continue gambling. If you need help applying a restriction, use the available account support channel.

Limits and restrictions may take effect according to the relevant account process and applicable terms. You remain responsible for making safe choices while a request is being processed. Do not deposit or play if you have decided that you need to stop.

Recognising a gambling concern

Gambling may be becoming a problem if it is causing financial, emotional, social or work-related harm. A concern can develop gradually, and you do not need to wait for a crisis before asking for support. Be honest with yourself about your behaviour and listen if someone close to you raises concerns.

• You spend more time or money gambling than you intended.
• You repeatedly try to win back money you have lost.
• You feel restless, irritable or anxious when you try to reduce or stop gambling.
• You hide your gambling, losses or account activity from family or friends.
• You borrow money, sell belongings or miss bills because of gambling.
• You think about gambling during work, study or other daily responsibilities.
• You use gambling to cope with stress, sadness, loneliness or other difficult feelings.
• You argue with people close to you because of your gambling.
• You keep playing despite knowing that gambling is causing harm.
• You feel hopeless, ashamed or distressed because of your gambling.

If any of these signs apply, stop gambling and seek support. Speak with someone you trust, contact a qualified counselling or financial advice service, and consider using account restrictions or self-exclusion. Professional support can help you understand what is happening, make a plan and address related financial or emotional issues.

If gambling is affecting another person in your household, you can also seek support for yourself. You are not responsible for managing someone else's gambling alone. Protect essential household money, avoid covering gambling losses where doing so may continue the problem, and obtain independent financial or personal advice.

Chasing losses is a warning sign

Trying to recover losses by gambling more often or increasing stakes can make financial harm worse. Losses are part of gambling, and there is no reliable strategy that guarantees recovery. If you notice that you are playing to win back money, end the session and take a break. Consider asking someone you trust to help you review your budget or use a longer account restriction.

Getting help in Australia

Support is available across Australia for people affected by gambling, including family members and friends. Gambling Help Online provides information, online counselling and support options for people experiencing gambling harm. You can also contact a state or territory gambling support service, a general practitioner, a qualified counsellor or a financial counsellor. Independent support can help you decide on the most suitable next step.

If you feel overwhelmed, are in immediate danger or are thinking about harming yourself, contact emergency services or a crisis support service in Australia without delay. Gambling concerns can affect mental health, but help is available and you do not have to deal with the situation by yourself.

Our approach

Spinking Casino provides responsible gambling information to help players make informed choices. We may apply account checks, restrictions or other measures where required by applicable laws, regulations and our terms. We may also ask questions or take action where activity suggests that additional support or safer gambling measures may be appropriate.

This page provides general information and is not medical, legal or financial advice. Gambling products involve risk, and no responsible gambling tool can remove that risk completely. The safest choice for a person who cannot gamble without harm is not to gamble. Review this information regularly, use the controls available to you and seek independent help whenever you need it.