Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At And In My Spare Time, we believe that online pokies and casino games should only be enjoyed as a form of entertainment. Gambling should never be viewed as a way to earn money, pay bills, or solve financial problems. Always gamble with money you can afford to lose, and set strict limits on both time and spending.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your state) to access and use our website and any affiliated gambling services. We take age verification seriously and comply with all Australian gambling regulations. If you are under the legal age, please do not attempt to gamble.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following warning signs, it may indicate a gambling problem. Please seek help immediately:
- Chasing losses: Trying to win back money you've lost by gambling more
- Hiding gambling activity: Concealing the amount of time or money spent gambling from family or friends
- Increasing bets: Needing to gamble with larger amounts to achieve the same excitement
- Failed attempts to stop: Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce or quit gambling
- Neglecting responsibilities: Missing work, school, family time, or other obligations due to gambling
- Financial problems: Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Mood changes: Becoming irritable, anxious, or depressed when unable to gamble
- Risk-taking: Gambling with money meant for essential expenses like rent, food, or utilities
- Loss of control: Gambling longer or with more money than intended
- Relationship strain: Conflicts with family or friends over gambling habits
Self-Help Tools & Player Protections
Most reputable online casinos and pokies sites offer responsible gaming tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Establish a maximum amount you're willing to lose before stepping away
- Reality Checks: Enable pop-up reminders during play sessions to check how much time has passed
- Session Limits: Set a maximum duration for each gaming session
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling platforms
- Cooling-Off Period: Take a break from gambling for a set period
Use these tools to maintain control over your gambling activity. We recommend setting limits before you start playing, not during or after.
Support Organizations & Helplines
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Contact one of these trusted organizations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free, confidential online support service
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (24/7, free call) - Gamblers Anonymous Australia – Peer support meetings and resources available across Australian states
International Resources
- GamCare (United Kingdom)
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (United Kingdom) – National self-exclusion scheme
www.gamstop.co.uk - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
www.responsiblegambling.org - National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
www.ncpgambling.org
If You Need Help
If you believe you have a problem with gambling, or if someone close to you is affected, please reach out for help immediately. There is no shame in seeking support — problem gambling is treatable, and recovery is possible.
Don't wait. Contact Gambling Help Online at 1800 858 858 or visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au today.
Remember: You are not alone, and help is always available.