Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At Adelaide Hills Explorer, we believe gambling should only be enjoyed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Betting sites featured on our platform are for adult leisure only.
Remember: the house always has an edge. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and never view gambling as an investment or income source.
Age Verification
All gambling in Australia is strictly limited to individuals who are 18 years of age or older. It is illegal for minors to participate in any form of gambling.
Licensed betting sites are required to verify your age before allowing account registration. This protects young people and ensures compliance with Australian gambling laws.
If you are under 18, please do not attempt to register with any betting platform.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone else, problem gambling may be developing:
- Gambling with money intended for essential expenses (rent, food, bills)
- Chasing losses by gambling more to try to win back money lost
- Hiding gambling activities or lying about the amount of money spent
- Neglecting family, work, or social commitments due to gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to cut down on gambling
- Needing to gamble with larger amounts of money to achieve the same level of excitement
- Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
- Experiencing relationship problems or conflicts related to gambling
- Continued gambling despite financial or personal harm
- Failed attempts to control, reduce, or stop gambling
If you experience any of these warning signs, it's important to seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gambling Options
Most reputable Australian betting sites provide built-in tools to help you gamble more responsibly:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount of money you're willing to lose in a given timeframe
- Reality Checks: Enable reminders that pop up during your gambling session to remind you how long you've been playing
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from betting sites for a period you choose
- Account Restrictions: Reduce your account limits or restrict access to certain betting types
We strongly encourage you to use these tools if you feel your gambling is becoming problematic.
Support Organisations & Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Please reach out to one of these organisations:
Australia
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Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Free counselling and support services for problem gambling in Australia -
Lifeline Australia
Phone: 13 11 14 (24/7)
Crisis support and counselling -
Beyond Blue
Phone: 1300 22 4636
Mental health support and counselling
United Kingdom
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GamCare
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Free support, advice and information about problem gambling -
GamStop
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
Canada
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Responsible Gambling Council
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
Education, research and resources for responsible gambling
United States
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National Council on Problem Gambling
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Help line: 1-800-522-4700 (24/7)
Support and resources for problem gambling
Germany
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Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
Information and counselling services for problem gambling
If You Need Help
Problem gambling is a serious issue, but recovery is possible with proper support. Don't hesitate to reach out:
- Contact Gambling Help Online (Australia) at www.gamblinghelponline.org.au for confidential support
- Call Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14 if you're in crisis
- Speak to a trusted friend, family member, or healthcare professional
- Self-exclude from betting sites immediately if you feel unable to control your gambling
Your health and wellbeing are more important than any bet. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Please reach out today.