Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At kirkisaccountants.net, we are committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Online pokies and casino games should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please gamble responsibly and within your means.
If you choose to play, set a budget you can afford to lose and stick to it. Remember, the house always has an edge, and there is no guaranteed way to win.
Age Verification
By accessing any gaming content on this website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher. In Australia, you must be 18 years or older to gamble legally.
We do not permit access to gambling services for anyone under the legal age. If you are under 18, please do not use this service.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following warning signs in yourself or someone else, help is available:
- Chasing losses by gambling with more money to recover what you've lost
- Lying to family, friends, or healthcare professionals about how much you gamble
- Gambling with money needed for essential expenses (rent, food, bills, medication)
- Feeling the need to gamble with increasing amounts of money to get the same excitement
- Failed attempts to reduce or control gambling
- Becoming withdrawn or neglecting relationships due to gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems, anxiety, or difficult emotions
- Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
- Gambling affecting your work, study, or personal responsibilities
- Experiencing irritability or mood changes when unable to gamble
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gambling Features
Most reputable online gaming platforms offer the following tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit over a day, week, or month
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose in a given period
- Betting Limits: Restrict the size of individual bets
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Time-Out/Cool-Off Period: Take a break from gambling for a set period
- Self-Exclusion: Exclude yourself from gaming platforms for a predetermined timeframe
We recommend using these tools proactively to maintain control over your gambling activities.
Support Organisations in Australia
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, professional help and support are available:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free counselling and support service for problem gambling
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (Free call, 24/7)
Additional International Resources
- GamCare (United Kingdom) – Support for problem gambling
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?
If you think you may have a problem with gambling, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in asking for support. Many people have successfully overcome problem gambling with the right assistance.
Contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 for free, confidential advice and counselling available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Remember: Gambling should be fun. If it's no longer enjoyable or is causing harm, it's time to seek help.