Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment — Not a Way to Make Money

At interiormotivesaus.com.au, we believe gambling should always be treated as a form of entertainment, never as a source of income or a solution to financial problems. Pokies and other casino games are designed so that, over time, the house wins. No strategy, system, or "hot streak" changes that.

Only ever gamble with money you can comfortably afford to lose, and never gamble with money needed for essentials such as rent, bills, food, or family responsibilities. When gambling stops being fun, it's time to stop.

Age Verification (18+)

Gambling in Australia is strictly regulated. It is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to gamble, open a casino account, or claim gambling-related promotions. Licensed Australian venues and online operators are required to verify the identity and age of all customers.

If you share a device with minors, we strongly recommend using parental control software and never saving gambling site credentials where children can access them. If you are under 18 and gambling, please contact Gambling Help Online — free, confidential support is available.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can affect anyone. Ask yourself honestly whether any of the following apply to you:

• Chasing losses — gambling more to try to win back money you've lost
• Lying to family, friends, or colleagues about how much you gamble
• Hiding gambling activity, statements, or time spent playing
• Borrowing money, using credit, or selling possessions to gamble
• Neglecting work, studies, relationships, or family responsibilities because of gambling
• Feeling anxious, guilty, depressed, or irritable about your gambling
• Thinking about gambling constantly, or feeling unable to stop
• Gambling to escape stress, loneliness, or other problems
• Betting more money or more often than you originally planned
• Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling

If you recognised yourself in even one or two of these signs, it may be worth talking to someone. Early support makes recovery easier.

Self-Help Tools

All licensed gambling operators are required to offer responsible gambling tools. We encourage you to use them proactively — not just when things go wrong:

• Deposit limits — set a maximum amount you can deposit per day, week, or month.
• Loss limits — cap how much you can lose within a chosen period.
• Reality checks / session reminders — receive on-screen notifications of how long you've been playing and how much you've spent.
• Time-outs and cool-off periods — take a short break (24 hours to several weeks) from your account.
• Self-exclusion — voluntarily ban yourself from a venue or online operator for a fixed period or permanently. In Australia, venue self-exclusion and the national online self-exclusion register (BetStop) are free and confidential.
• Account closure — permanently close your account if gambling is no longer right for you.
• Payment blocking — ask your bank about gambling transaction blocks on credit and debit cards.

You can also register with BetStop (betstop.gov.au), Australia's national self-exclusion register for online and phone wagering providers.

Support Organisations

Free, confidential help is available — no judgement, no obligation. You can remain anonymous.

Australia (Primary Support)

• Gambling Help Online — free, confidential 24/7 counselling for Australians: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au · Call 1800 858 858
• BetStop – National Self-Exclusion Register: www.betstop.gov.au
• Gambler's Help services are also available in every Australian state and territory.

Other Countries

• United Kingdom: GamCare — www.gamcare.org.uk (helpline 0808 8020 133); GamStop self-exclusion — www.gamstop.co.uk
• Canada: Responsible Gambling Council — www.responsiblegambling.org
• United States: National Council on Problem Gambling — www.ncpgambling.org (helpline 1-800-GAMBLER)
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — www.bzga.de
• New Zealand: Gambling Helpline — www.gamblinghelpline.co.nz (0800 654 655)
• Other regions: contact your national health authority or search for your country's national problem gambling helpline — most are free and confidential.

Take the First Step Today

If gambling is no longer fun — or if someone you care about is struggling — please reach out now. Support is free, confidential, and available 24/7. There is no shame in asking for help, and recovery is possible.

Australians: Call 1800 858 858 or visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au. You are not alone.