Responsible Gaming

Gambling involves risk, and there is no guaranteed way to win. Casino games are intended for entertainment, not as a source of income. Results are determined by chance or by the rules of the relevant game. Previous results do not predict future results. A win does not make another win more likely, and a loss does not mean that a win is due.

Before you play, decide how much time and money you can comfortably spend. Only use money that remains available after essential expenses such as housing, food, bills, education and other regular commitments. Never gamble with borrowed money, money needed for daily living or funds reserved for important purposes. Your gambling budget should be affordable even if the money is lost.

• Set a personal spending limit before starting a session.
• Set a time limit and take regular breaks away from the screen.
• Treat losses as the cost of entertainment rather than an amount to recover.
• Avoid increasing stakes because of excitement, frustration or pressure.
• Do not chase losses by continuing to gamble or depositing more money.
• Keep gambling separate from alcohol or substances that may affect judgement.
• Do not gamble when upset, tired, stressed or trying to escape personal problems.
• Never allow another person to use your account or gamble on your behalf.
• Do not gamble while driving or doing anything that requires your full attention.

It can be useful to keep a record of deposits, withdrawals, time spent playing and how gambling makes you feel. Reviewing this information may help you notice changes in your behaviour. If you find it difficult to follow limits you have set, take a break or stop gambling and seek independent support.

Depending on the features available through your account, safer gambling controls may help you manage your activity. These controls support your decisions but cannot remove the risks of gambling. You remain responsible for choosing limits that reflect your circumstances and for seeking help when gambling is causing concern.

Deposit and spending limits

A deposit limit can restrict the amount added to an account over a selected period. Consider setting a limit before you play and choosing an amount you would be comfortable losing. A limit is not a target and should not be treated as money that must be spent. Changes to limits may be subject to account controls or a waiting period. Review the information shown in your account before relying on a particular setting.

Time reminders and breaks

Time reminders can help you notice how long a session has continued. When a reminder appears, stop and consider whether you still want to play. Leaving the site, taking a walk, speaking with someone you trust or returning to another activity can make it easier to maintain control. Breaks should be part of every longer session.

Account closure and self-exclusion

If you want to stop gambling, you may request account closure or restricted access for a chosen period where these options are available. Self-exclusion is a stronger step for people who need help staying away from gambling. Once a self-exclusion request is made, do not attempt to open another account or use another person's account.

Do not change or remove safer gambling settings simply to continue playing beyond an agreed break. Repeatedly removing controls, opening new accounts or feeling unable to stop may indicate that gambling is no longer under control. If you need a longer or permanent break, choose the strongest available restriction and seek independent support.

Gambling harm can affect anyone, including people who have gambled for years without difficulty. It may develop gradually and can affect finances, mental health, physical health, work, study and relationships. You do not need to wait for a crisis before asking for help.

• Spending more time or money gambling than you intended.
• Thinking about gambling frequently or feeling restless when trying to stop.
• Chasing losses or increasing bets to try to win back money.
• Hiding gambling, deposits, losses or account activity from others.
• Borrowing money, selling belongings or missing bills because of gambling.
• Feeling anxious, depressed, irritable, guilty or ashamed after gambling.
• Neglecting work, study, family, friends or other responsibilities.
• Trying to stop or cut back but being unable to do so.
• Gambling to escape stress, loneliness, sadness or other difficult feelings.
• Arguing with people close to you because of gambling.

One or more of these signs may indicate that it is time to stop and speak with someone. Talk openly with a trusted family member, friend, doctor, mental health professional or qualified financial counsellor. Independent gambling support services in Australia can provide confidential information, counselling and practical guidance. You can also look for official Australian health and gambling-help resources available in your state or territory.

If gambling has contributed to debt, avoid taking further loans or using credit to continue playing. A qualified financial counsellor may help you review your budget, understand repayment options and protect money needed for essential expenses. A trusted person may also help you review account access, payment methods and spending patterns.

You must meet the minimum legal age that applies in Australia and comply with all relevant laws and account requirements. Gambling accounts should be used only by the registered account holder. Keep your login details private, use appropriate security settings and contact the operator through the support options available in your account if you suspect that someone else has accessed it.

Gambling should not be available to children. Keep devices, passwords and payment methods secure, and avoid leaving an active gambling session accessible to other people. Parents and carers can use device-level controls and discuss the risks of gambling in an age-appropriate way.

If you would like to take a break or discuss available account controls, use the support options provided through your 7bit Casino account. The support team may explain the controls available and the steps required to apply them. Support staff cannot guarantee winnings, remove financial losses or decide what limit is suitable for you.

If you feel distressed, unsafe or at risk of harming yourself or someone else, stop gambling and seek urgent assistance through appropriate emergency or crisis services in Australia. Your immediate safety is more important than any account, game or financial result.

Responsible gambling is an ongoing choice. Set boundaries, monitor your behaviour and review those boundaries when your circumstances change. If gambling no longer feels enjoyable, stopping is always a valid decision. Asking for help is a practical step towards protecting your financial and personal wellbeing.