Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment — Not a Way to Make Money

At atmfeetracker.com, we want every visitor to enjoy online pokies safely. Gambling — including PayID pokies and other casino games — should always be treated as a form of entertainment, never as a way to earn money, solve financial problems, or escape stress. The odds always favour the house, and losses are a normal part of gambling. Only ever gamble with money you can afford to lose, and never chase losses in the hope of winning them back.

Before you play, decide on a budget and a time limit — and stick to both, win or lose.

Age Verification — 18+ Only

In Australia, you must be at least 18 years of age to gamble legally. This applies to land-based venues and online wagering. Licensed operators are required by law to verify your identity and age before you can play.

We strongly encourage parents and guardians to protect minors by:

• Keeping account passwords, banking details, and PayID credentials private.
• Using parental control software (such as Net Nanny or CyberPatrol) to block gambling sites on shared devices.
• Never gambling in front of children or framing it as a way to make money.
• Talking openly with young people about the risks of gambling.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can develop gradually. Answer the following questions honestly — if you recognise yourself in several of these statements, it may be time to seek support:

• Chasing losses — gambling more to try to win back money you have lost.
• Hiding your gambling — lying to family, friends, or colleagues about how much time or money you spend gambling.
• Gambling with money needed for essentials — rent, bills, groceries, or debt repayments.
• Borrowing money, selling belongings, or using credit to fund gambling.
• Thinking about gambling constantly — planning your next session or reliving past wins and losses.
• Needing to bet larger amounts to get the same excitement.
• Feeling irritable, anxious, or restless when trying to cut down or stop.
• Gambling to escape stress, loneliness, depression, or other problems.
• Neglecting work, study, family, or relationships because of gambling.
• Unsuccessful attempts to reduce, control, or stop gambling.

If any of these sound familiar, please know that gambling harm is common in Australia and help is free, confidential, and available right now.

Self-Help Tools to Stay in Control

Most licensed operators offer practical tools to help you manage your play. We recommend setting these up before you start:

• Deposit Limits: Cap how much money you can deposit daily, weekly, or monthly. Once set, increases typically require a cooling-off period before taking effect.
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are prepared to lose in a given period. When you reach it, you are blocked from further play.
• Session / Time Limits: Restrict how long you can play in a single session.
• Reality Checks: Enable on-screen reminders showing how long you have been playing and how much you have spent or won.
• Cooling-Off Periods: Take a short break (24 hours to several weeks) during which you cannot access your account.
• Self-Exclusion: Ban yourself from gambling entirely for a set period or permanently. In Australia, you can register with BetStop (the National Self-Exclusion Register) at www.betstop.gov.au to block yourself from all licensed Australian online and telephone wagering services in one step.
• Bank Gambling Blocks: Many Australian banks allow you to block gambling transactions on your debit or credit card — contact your bank to activate this.

Support Organizations — Australia

If gambling is causing you or someone you care about harm, these free and confidential Australian services can help:

• Gambling Help Online — Free 24/7 counselling, live chat, email support, and self-help resources across Australia. Call 1800 858 858 or visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au.
• BetStop — National Self-Exclusion Register — Self-exclude from all Australian-licensed online and phone wagering providers in a single registration: www.betstop.gov.au.
• Gamblers Anonymous Australia — Peer-support meetings and a 12-step recovery program: www.gamblersanonymous.org.au.
• GambleAware (NSW) — Support, counselling, and financial counselling services: www.gambleaware.nsw.gov.au (call 1800 858 858).
• Lifeline Australia — If gambling is affecting your mental health or you are in crisis, call 13 11 14 (24/7) or visit www.lifeline.org.au.
• National Debt Helpline — Free financial counselling if gambling has created money problems: 1800 007 007 or www.ndh.org.au.

If You Have a Problem, Seek Help Today

Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Gambling harm is treatable, and thousands of Australians recover every year with the right support. If you recognised yourself in the warning signs above, please take one small step today:

• Call Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 — free, confidential, 24/7.
• Register with BetStop to block yourself from online wagering services.
• Talk to someone you trust about what you are going through.

Remember: when the fun stops, stop. You are not alone, and help is always available.