Responsible Gaming

Gaming Should Be Entertainment

Online poker should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. It's important to approach gaming with the right mindset: play only with money you can afford to lose, set strict limits, and never chase losses.

Age Verification

Online poker in Australia is only available to players who are 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18, please do not register or attempt to play on this site. andrewmurray.org.au takes age verification seriously and reserves the right to request proof of age at any time.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you experience any of the following, you may be developing a gambling problem:

• Constantly thinking about gaming or past gaming experiences
• Chasing losses by gambling more to try to recover money lost
• Hiding your gambling activity from friends, family, or loved ones
• Gambling with money needed for essential expenses (rent, bills, food)
• Spending more time and money on gaming than intended
• Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
• Neglecting work, study, relationships, or hobbies due to gambling
• Feeling anxious or irritable when not able to gamble
• Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
• Unsuccessful attempts to reduce or control gambling behaviour

Self-Help Tools & Player Controls

Most responsible gaming operators offer tools to help you maintain control. These include:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose in a defined timeframe
• Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders about how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently close your account to prevent access to gaming sites
• Time-Out: Take a break from gaming for a specified period without closing your account

Contact your gaming operator's support team to activate any of these tools on your account.

Support & Help Organizations

If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, professional help is available:

Australia

• Gambling Help Online — Free, confidential counselling and support
  www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
  Phone: 1800 858 858 (24/7, free call)

United Kingdom

• GamCare — Free counselling and information
  www.gamcare.org.uk
• GamStop — National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
  www.gamstop.co.uk

Canada

• Responsible Gambling Council — Information and resources
  www.responsiblegambling.org

United States

• National Council on Problem Gambling — Help and support services
  www.ncpgambling.org
  National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700

Germany

• Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — Health education and support
  Telefonberatung Glücksspielsucht: 0800 137 27 00

If You Need Help

Problem gambling is treatable, and help is available. If you or someone close to you is experiencing gambling difficulties, please reach out to one of the support organizations listed above. Speaking to a counsellor is confidential, free, and a positive step towards recovery.

Remember: seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. You don't have to face this alone.