Responsible Gaming

Our Commitment to Responsible Gambling

At aea2023.com, we believe that gambling on PayID pokies and other casino games should always be a form of entertainment — never a way to earn money, solve financial problems, or escape from everyday stress. The outcomes of gambling are based on chance, and the house always has an edge. You should never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose, and you should never view gambling as a source of income.

We encourage every visitor to gamble responsibly, set clear limits before playing, and seek help immediately if gambling stops being fun.

Age Verification — 18+ Only

Gambling is strictly prohibited for persons under the age of 18 in Australia. All online casinos and wagering operators we reference are required to verify the age and identity of their customers. Underage gambling is illegal, and accounts found to belong to minors will be closed and any winnings forfeited.

If you share a device with minors, we strongly recommend using parental control software and never saving your login details or payment information (including PayID details) where others can access them.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can affect anyone. Ask yourself honestly whether any of the following apply to you or someone you care about:

• Chasing losses — gambling more to try to win back money you have lost
• Hiding your gambling from family, friends, or your partner
• Borrowing money, selling possessions, or going into debt to fund gambling
• Gambling with money meant for rent, bills, groceries, or other essentials
• Lying about how much time or money you spend gambling
• Feeling restless, irritable, or anxious when trying to cut down or stop
• Gambling to escape problems, stress, loneliness, or low mood
• Neglecting work, study, or relationships because of gambling
• Unsuccessfully trying to cut back, control, or stop gambling
• Thinking about gambling constantly or planning your next session

If you recognise one or more of these signs, it may be time to take a break and speak with a professional. Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7.

Self-Help Tools and Player Protection

Licensed Australian gambling operators offer a range of tools to help you stay in control. We recommend using them before you start playing:

• Deposit limits — set a maximum amount you can deposit daily, weekly, or monthly.
• Loss limits — cap the total amount you are willing to lose within a set period.
• Session and time limits — restrict how long you can play in one session.
• Reality checks — receive regular on-screen reminders of how long you have been playing and how much you have spent.
• Cooling-off periods — take a short break from your account (24 hours to several weeks).
• Self-exclusion — block yourself from gambling services for an extended period or permanently. In Australia, you can register with BetStop — the National Self-Exclusion Register — to exclude yourself from all licensed interactive wagering services in a single step.

You can also ask your bank to block gambling transactions on your accounts and cards — most major Australian banks offer this option.

Support Organisations

If gambling is causing you or someone you know harm, free and confidential support is available:

• Gambling Help Online (Australia) — free, confidential 24/7 counselling and support for anyone affected by gambling. Call 1800 858 858 or visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
• BetStop — National Self-Exclusion Register (Australia) — www.betstop.gov.au
• Lifeline Australia — crisis support and suicide prevention, call 13 11 14 or visit www.lifeline.org.au
• Gamblers Anonymous Australia — peer support meetings, visit www.gaaustralia.org.au
• National Debt Helpline — free financial counselling, call 1800 007 007 or visit ndh.org.au

For visitors outside Australia, support is also available from organisations such as GamCare (www.gamcare.org.uk) in the UK, the Responsible Gambling Council (www.responsiblegambling.org) in Canada, and the National Council on Problem Gambling (www.ncpgambling.org) in the US.

Take Action Today

If gambling is no longer fun, or if you are worried about your own gambling or someone else's, please don't wait. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness. Contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 (free, 24/7) or visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au to chat with a trained counsellor right now.

Remember: only gamble what you can afford to lose, set limits before you play, and treat gambling as entertainment — never as a way to make money.

Last updated: 2026 — aea2023.com