Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Star Casino Australia, we believe gambling should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Gambling involves risk, and there is no guarantee of winning. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and never chase your losses.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years old (or the legal gambling age in your Australian state or territory) to access gambling services. Star Casino Australia is committed to preventing underage gambling. If you are under the legal age, please do not participate in any gambling activities.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop without you realizing it. If you recognize any of the following signs in yourself or someone else, seek help immediately:
- Constantly thinking about gambling or past gambling experiences
- Gambling with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
- Repeatedly trying to cut back or stop gambling without success
- Feeling anxious or irritable when trying to reduce gambling
- Chasing losses by gambling more to win back money you've lost
- Hiding gambling activities or lying about how much you gamble
- Using gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Neglecting work, school, family, or personal relationships due to gambling
- Borrowing money or getting into debt to fund gambling
- Experiencing financial difficulties as a result of gambling
- Feeling a sense of desperation or hopelessness related to gambling
Self-Help Tools & Protections
Star Casino Australia and responsible gaming platforms offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount of money you can deposit within a specific time period
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount of money you are willing to lose
- Time Limits: Set reminders or automatic session timeouts to limit your gambling duration
- Reality Checks: Receive regular notifications during play to help you stay aware of time and money spent
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from gambling services for a period you choose (ranging from days to years)
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop gambling entirely
Support Organizations & Resources
If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling, reach out to these support services:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free, confidential counselling and support for problem gambling
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (free call, 24/7) - Lifeline Australia – Crisis support and counselling
Phone: 13 11 14 (24/7) - Beyond Blue – Mental health support
Phone: 1300 224 636 (24/7)
International Support Services
- GamCare (United Kingdom) – Gambling support and treatment
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
Need Help? Reach Out Today
If you think you might have a gambling problem, it's important to seek help as soon as possible. Problem gambling is treatable, and support is available. Contact Gambling Help Online at 1800 858 858 (free, confidential, 24/7) or visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au to speak with a counsellor who can provide guidance and support.
Remember: asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. You don't have to face this alone.