Responsible Gambling | Yellow Wheel

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If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, free and confidential support is available 24/7.

Gambling Help: 1800 858 858

gamblinghelponline.org.au

Our Commitment

At Yellow Wheel, we take responsible gambling seriously. While we review and recommend online casinos, we recognise that gambling carries risks and is not suitable for everyone. We are committed to:

Promoting responsible gambling practices across all our content
Providing clear information about the risks of gambling
Linking to support services and self-exclusion tools
Never targeting vulnerable individuals or minors
Encouraging readers to set limits and gamble within their means

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognise any of these behaviours in yourself or someone you know, it may be time to seek help:

Chasing losses — Continuing to gamble to try to win back money you've lost

Betting more than you can afford — Using rent, bill, or grocery money to gamble

Hiding gambling — Lying to family or friends about how much time or money you spend gambling

Neglecting responsibilities — Missing work, social events, or family time because of gambling

Borrowing to gamble — Taking loans, using credit cards, or borrowing from others to fund gambling

Feeling anxious or irritable — Becoming restless or agitated when trying to reduce or stop gambling

Increasing bets — Needing to bet larger amounts to feel the same excitement

Unable to stop — Repeated unsuccessful attempts to control, cut back, or stop gambling

Tips for Gambling Responsibly

Set a budget — Decide how much you can afford to lose before you start, and stick to it

Set a time limit — Decide how long you'll play and stop when your time is up

Never chase losses — Accept losses as the cost of entertainment. Walk away.

Don't gamble when upset — Avoid gambling when stressed, depressed, or under the influence

Take regular breaks — Step away from the screen regularly to maintain perspective

Balance your life — Gambling should not be your only form of entertainment or recreation

Understand the odds — The house always has an edge. No strategy guarantees a win.

Use deposit limits — Most reputable casinos offer tools to limit your deposits, losses, and session time

Self-Exclusion Options

If you need to take a break from gambling, most online casinos offer self-exclusion options that allow you to block yourself from accessing your account for a set period (days, weeks, months, or permanently). Contact the casino's customer support to request self-exclusion.

In Australia, you can also use the following national self-exclusion programs:

BetStop — The National Self-Exclusion Register allows you to exclude yourself from all licensed Australian online gambling providers. Visit betstop.gov.au
Gamban — Software that blocks access to gambling websites and apps across all your devices. Visit gamban.com

Support Resources

The following organisations provide free, confidential support for people affected by problem gambling:

Gambling Help Online

24/7 telephone and online counselling for anyone affected by gambling.

Phone: 1800 858 858

gamblinghelponline.org.au

Lifeline Australia

24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention for all Australians.

Phone: 13 11 14

lifeline.org.au

Beyond Blue

Support for anxiety, depression, and mental health — including gambling-related distress.

Phone: 1300 22 4636

beyondblue.org.au

Financial Counselling Australia

Free financial counselling for people experiencing gambling-related debt.

Phone: 1800 007 007

financialcounsellingaustralia.org.au

Underage Gambling

Gambling is strictly for adults aged 18 and over in Australia. It is illegal for anyone under 18 to gamble online. We never target minors in our content and all casinos we recommend have age verification processes in place.

If you are a parent or guardian concerned about underage gambling, consider using parental control software to block access to gambling websites. Tools like Net Nanny and Qustodio can help.