Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At Southeast Grafix, we believe that gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, similar to going to the movies or playing sports. It should never be considered a way to earn money or solve financial problems.
Betting sites and online casinos are designed with a house edge, meaning the odds always favour the operator in the long term. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and always set strict limits before you play.
Age Verification
In Australia, you must be 18 years of age or older to legally gamble online or in licensed venues. It is your responsibility to comply with all local laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.
All Australian betting operators are required to verify your identity and age before allowing you to play. If you are under 18, please do not attempt to use any gambling service.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs, you may be developing a gambling problem. Please seek help immediately:
- Chasing Losses: Trying to win back money you've lost by gambling more
- Hiding Your Gambling: Concealing the amount of time or money spent gambling from family or friends
- Loss of Control: Gambling longer or with more money than intended
- Neglecting Responsibilities: Missing work, school, or family obligations due to gambling
- Financial Strain: Borrowing money, using credit, or getting into debt to gamble
- Mood Changes: Becoming irritable, anxious, or depressed when unable to gamble
- Escalation: Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money to feel the same excitement
- Failed Attempts to Quit: Repeatedly trying and failing to cut down or stop gambling
- Using Gambling to Escape: Gambling to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, or other negative emotions
Self-Help Tools & Features
Responsible gambling operators provide tools to help you maintain control. Use these features:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose before you must stop playing
- Reality Checks: Receive regular pop-up reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Session Time Limits: Automatically end your gaming session after a set period
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from all gambling activities
- Account Cooling-Off: Take a break from gambling for a specified period (typically 24 hours to several months)
If your chosen operator does not offer these tools, we recommend choosing a different provider.
Support Organisations & Help Services
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, professional help is available. Contact one of these organisations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online — Free, confidential support and counselling
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au - Gamblers Anonymous Australia — Support groups and peer assistance
Available through state-based organisations - Lifeline Australia — 24/7 crisis support
Call 13 11 14 (free from any phone)
International Support
- GamCare (UK) — www.gamcare.org.uk
- GamStop (UK Self-Exclusion) — www.gamstop.co.uk
- Responsible Gambling Council (Canada) — www.responsiblegambling.org
- National Council on Problem Gambling (USA) — www.ncpgambling.org
Need Help? Take Action Today
If you believe you have a gambling problem, please reach out for support. There is no shame in asking for help—many people have overcome gambling addiction and gone on to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
Contact Gambling Help Online now: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au or speak with a counsellor today.
Remember: Gambling should be fun. If it's not, stop.