Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At The Sharing Community, we believe that casino gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. While we aim to provide enjoyable gaming experiences, it's important to understand that casino games are designed with a house edge, meaning the odds always favour the house over time.
Please gamble responsibly and within your means. Set a budget you can afford to lose and stick to it.
Age Verification
Gambling is only legal for individuals aged 18 years or older in Australia. By accessing casino services through our affiliate links, you confirm that you are of legal gambling age in your jurisdiction.
If you are under 18, or if gambling is illegal in your location, please do not proceed with any casino activities.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following, you may be developing a gambling problem. Please take this seriously:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
- Gambling with money you cannot afford to lose
- Hiding gambling activities or lying about how much you gamble
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or guilty about your gambling
- Neglecting family, work, or other responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Unsuccessful attempts to cut back or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or negative emotions
- Friends or family expressing concern about your gambling habits
If you recognise any of these signs in your own behaviour, please seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools
Most reputable online casinos offer tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set daily, weekly, or monthly limits on how much you can deposit
- Loss Limits: Set limits on how much you're willing to lose in a given period
- Reality Checks: Enable notifications that remind you of how long you've been playing
- Time-Out/Cool-Off Periods: Temporarily suspend your account for a set period
- Self-Exclusion: Permanently or temporarily exclude yourself from gambling sites
Take advantage of these features to maintain control over your gambling activities.
Support Organisations
If you need help, confidential support is available from the following organisations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free, confidential counselling and support
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (free call)
International Resources
- GamCare (United Kingdom) – Free support and counselling
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (United Kingdom) – National self-exclusion scheme
www.gamstop.co.uk - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada) – Education and support resources
www.responsiblegambling.org - National Council on Problem Gambling (United States) – Helpline and resources
www.ncpgambling.org
All support services are confidential and staffed by trained professionals who understand problem gambling.
If You Need Help
There is no shame in seeking help. Problem gambling is a treatable condition, and support is available 24/7. Whether you are concerned about your own gambling or that of someone you care about, please reach out to one of the organisations listed above.
Your wellbeing is more important than any bet. Help is just a phone call or click away.