Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At Avis Australia, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming. Pokies and online gambling should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only—never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Gambling always carries risk, and the house always has a mathematical advantage. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to gamble in Australia. If you are under 18, please do not use our site or engage in any gambling activities. Gambling is strictly prohibited for minors in all Australian jurisdictions.
By accessing this site, you confirm that you are of legal gambling age in your jurisdiction.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of these warning signs in yourself or someone you know, help is available:
- Chasing losses: Continuing to gamble to try to recover money you've lost
- Hiding gambling: Concealing the extent of your gambling from family or friends
- Loss of control: Unable to stop gambling or stick to set limits
- Neglecting responsibilities: Missing work, school, or family commitments due to gambling
- Gambling with borrowed money: Using credit, loans, or other people's money to gamble
- Mood changes: Becoming irritable or anxious when unable to gamble
- Escalating bets: Needing to gamble with increasing amounts to feel excitement
- Financial strain: Experiencing money problems or debt due to gambling
- Failed attempts to quit: Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce or stop gambling
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gambling Features
Many online gambling platforms offer built-in tools to help you gamble responsibly:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose in a session or timeframe
- Spending Limits: Control total expenditure on gambling activities
- Session Time Limits: Set reminders and automatic logout times to prevent extended gambling sessions
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic notifications reminding you how long and how much you've been gambling
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently ban yourself from accessing gambling services
- Account Restrictions: Reduce account functionality to limit gambling opportunities
We encourage you to use these tools proactively as part of your responsible gambling strategy.
Support Organisations & Helplines
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, professional help is available. The following organisations provide free, confidential support:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online — Free counselling and support for problem gambling
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (24/7, free call) - Gambler's Help — Victorian gambling counselling service
Phone: 1800 858 858
International Support
- GamCare (UK) — Problem gambling support and treatment
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (UK) — National self-exclusion scheme
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org - National Council on Problem Gambling (USA)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Phone: 1-800-522-4700
Seek Help Today
If you believe you may have a problem with gambling, please reach out for help immediately. There is no shame in asking for support—it's a sign of strength. Trained counsellors at the organisations listed above are ready to assist you confidentially and without judgment.
Remember: You are not alone, and recovery is possible.