Responsible Gaming

Gambling should be a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial difficulties. Always play responsibly and never bet more than you can comfortably afford to lose. If gambling stops being fun, seek help.

Age Verification

In Australia, you must be 18 years of age or older to gamble legally. 365daysofwholeness.com supports strict age verification and encourages parents to use filtering software to prevent underage access to gambling sites.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can affect anyone. Recognising the signs early is important. Ask yourself:

• Do you chase losses by betting more to win back money?
• Do you hide your gambling from family or friends?
• Do you gamble with money meant for bills, rent, or essentials?
• Do you feel restless or irritable when trying to cut down?
• Have you lied about how much time or money you spend gambling?
• Do you borrow money or sell possessions to gamble?
• Has gambling negatively affected your work, relationships, or mental health?

If you answered yes to any of these, consider reaching out to a support service.

Self-Help Tools

Most reputable gambling operators offer tools to help you stay in control:

• Deposit limits – cap how much you can deposit daily, weekly, or monthly.
• Loss limits – set a maximum loss amount over a chosen period.
• Reality checks – receive reminders of how long you have been playing.
• Time-out periods – take a short break from gambling (e.g., 24 hours to 6 weeks).
• Self-exclusion – block access to your account for a longer period (often 6 months to 5 years or permanent).

Support Organisations

If you or someone you know needs help, contact a recognised support service in your country:

• Australia: Gambling Help Online – www.gamblinghelponline.org.au or call 1800 858 858 (free, 24/7).
• United Kingdom: GamCare – www.gamcare.org.uk; GamStop – www.gamstop.co.uk (free self-exclusion).
• Canada: Responsible Gambling Council – www.responsiblegambling.org.
• United States: National Council on Problem Gambling – www.ncpgambling.org or call/text 1-800-522-4700.
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – www.bzga.de (information and local help).
• Other countries: Please search for your national responsible gambling helpline or visit a local health professional.

Seek Help

If you recognise any warning signs or feel that gambling is no longer entertainment, please reach out to a support organisation today. Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7 in Australia through Gambling Help Online at 1800 858 858.

Remember: gambling is a form of entertainment, not a source of income. Play responsibly, and if it stops being fun, stop playing.