Responsible Gaming

Our Commitment

At aflscores.org, we believe gambling should always be a form of entertainment — never a way to earn money, escape problems, or solve financial difficulties. Pokies and casino games are games of chance: the house always has an edge, and losses are part of the experience. Please only ever gamble with money you can comfortably afford to lose, and treat any winnings as a bonus, not an income.

Age Verification — 18+ Only

In Australia, you must be at least 18 years of age to gamble. Every licensed operator we reference is required to verify the age and identity of its customers. Underage gambling is illegal, and accounts found to belong to minors will be closed and winnings forfeited.

If you share a device with young people, consider using parental control software (such as Net Nanny or Family Zone) and never save your gambling account passwords on shared devices.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Ask yourself honestly whether any of the following apply to you:

• Chasing losses — betting more to try to win back money you've lost
• Hiding your gambling from family or friends, or lying about how much you spend
• Gambling with money meant for rent, bills, or groceries
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when you're not gambling
• Gambling to escape stress, loneliness, or low mood
• Spending more time or money gambling than you planned
• Neglecting work, study, or relationships because of gambling
• Unsuccessfully trying to cut down or stop

If you recognise even one or two of these signs in yourself, it may be time to talk to someone. Recognising the signs early makes a real difference.

Self-Help Tools

Licensed gambling operators offer tools to help you stay in control. We strongly encourage you to use them:

• Deposit limits — cap how much you can deposit daily, weekly, or monthly
• Loss limits — set a maximum amount you're prepared to lose in a session or period
• Reality checks — on-screen reminders showing how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
• Session time limits — automatically log you out after a set period
• Time-outs — take a short break (24 hours to several weeks) from your account
• Self-exclusion — block yourself from gambling for months, years, or permanently

In Australia, you can also register with BetStop (www.betstop.gov.au), the National Self-Exclusion Register, which blocks you from all licensed Australian online wagering providers with a single registration.

Support Organisations

Free, confidential help is available 24/7:

• Gambling Help Online (Australia) — free counselling, live chat and support: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au — call 1800 858 858
• GamCare (UK) — www.gamcare.org.uk
• GamStop (UK self-exclusion) — www.gamstop.co.uk
• Responsible Gambling Council (Canada) — www.responsiblegambling.org
• National Council on Problem Gambling (US) — www.ncpgambling.org — call or text 1-800-GAMBLER
• Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) (Germany) — www.bzga.de

If You Need Help — Reach Out Today

Problem gambling is nothing to be ashamed of, and you don't have to face it alone. If gambling is causing you or someone you care about harm, contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 or visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au for free, confidential, 24/7 support. Taking the first step today can change everything.

Last reviewed: 2026 · aflscores.org