Responsible Gaming
Our Commitment to Responsible Gaming
At Bonafide Workplaces, we are committed to promoting safe and responsible gaming practices. We believe that gaming should be enjoyed as entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. If you choose to play pokies online, please do so responsibly and within your means.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to access and use our gaming services in Australia. We take age verification seriously and comply with all Australian gaming regulations. By accessing our site, you confirm that you meet the legal age requirement in your jurisdiction.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs in your own behaviour, you may have a gambling problem:
- Gambling with money you cannot afford to lose
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover lost money
- Hiding or lying about your gambling activities
- Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or other emotional problems
- Experiencing relationship or work problems due to gambling
- Losing track of time or money spent gambling
- Needing to gamble with increasing amounts to get the same excitement
- Feeling anxious or irritable when trying to reduce or stop gambling
- Failed attempts to control or cut back on gambling
- Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
If you have experienced any of these warning signs, please reach out for support.
Self-Help Tools and Strategies
Most responsible gaming platforms offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose before you stop playing
- Reality Checks: Enable reminders about how long you have been playing and how much you have spent
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from gaming for a set period or indefinitely
- Session Timers: Set automatic reminders to take breaks during play
Use these tools proactively to maintain healthy gaming habits.
Support Organizations for Australian Players
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Please contact one of these organisations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free, confidential counselling and support for problem gambling in Australia
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (free call) - Lifeline Australia – 24/7 crisis support and counselling
Phone: 13 11 14 (free call) - Beyond Blue – Mental health support and counselling
Phone: 1300 224 636 (free call)
International Support Services
- GamCare (United Kingdom)
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (United Kingdom) – National self-exclusion service
www.gamstop.co.uk - National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
www.ncpgambling.org - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
www.responsiblegambling.org
Take Action Now
If you think you have a problem with gambling, please seek help immediately. Problem gambling is a serious issue that can affect your financial security, mental health, and relationships. The organisations listed above offer free, confidential support and are staffed by trained professionals who understand what you are going through.
Remember: asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Support is available 24/7, and recovery is possible.
This page was last updated in 2026. Bonafide Workplaces is committed to maintaining the highest standards of responsible gaming and player protection. If you have any questions about responsible gaming practices, please contact us.