Responsible Gaming

Gaming Should Be Entertainment

PayID pokies and online gaming should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. If you choose to play, please do so responsibly and within your means.

Remember: the house always has an edge. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose.

Age Verification

In Australia, you must be 18 years of age or older to participate in gambling activities including pokies and online gaming. It is illegal for anyone under 18 to gamble.

lambdaautocare.com does not permit access to gambling services for persons under the legal age. If you are under 18, please do not use this service.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Do you recognise any of these warning signs in yourself or someone you know?

• Chasing losses by gambling with more money to try to win back what you've lost
• Gambling with money intended for essential expenses (rent, bills, food)
• Hiding gambling activity or lying about time spent and money wagered
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
• Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
• Neglecting family, work, study, or personal responsibilities due to gambling
• Borrowing money or getting into debt to fund gambling
• Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling
• Gambling as a way to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
• Using relationships or lying to conceal the extent of gambling involvement

If you recognise these signs, help is available. Please reach out to a support organisation below.

Self-Help Tools

If you're concerned about your gaming habits, most reputable operators offer tools to help you maintain control:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to deposit within a specific time period
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose before stopping play
• Session Time Limits: Set a time limit for each gaming session
• Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders about how long you've been playing and how much you've wagered
• Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from gambling services for a set period or indefinitely

These tools are designed to help you stay in control. Use them if you feel your gambling is becoming problematic.

Support Organizations

If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, professional help is available:

Australia

• Gambling Help Online – Free, confidential support and counselling for problem gambling
  www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
  Phone: 1800 858 858 (free, 24/7)

United Kingdom

• GamCare – Free support and treatment for problem gambling
  www.gamcare.org.uk
• GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
  www.gamstop.co.uk

Canada

• Responsible Gambling Council – Research, resources, and referrals for problem gambling
  www.responsiblegambling.org

United States

• National Council on Problem Gambling – Help, resources, and referral services
  www.ncpgambling.org
  National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700

Germany

• Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – Federal Centre for Health Education
  Phone: 0800-1372700 (free, confidential)

If You Need Help

If you think you or someone you care about may have a problem with gambling, please seek help today. There is no shame in reaching out—support organisations exist specifically to help people in your situation, and they are free and confidential.

Contact one of the organisations listed above, or speak to your doctor or mental health professional.