Responsible Gaming

Gambling always involves the risk of financial loss. You should only bet money that you can afford to lose and treat gambling as entertainment, not as a way to earn income or solve money issues.

To help you play safely and responsibly, you can:

• Set personal deposit limits so your spending stays under control.
• Decide on loss and bet limits before you start gambling and stick to them.
• Plan a time limit for each gambling session and take regular breaks.
• Keep gambling separate from your main financial commitments and savings.
• Avoid chasing losses or trying to win back money from previous sessions.
• Monitor your emotions and stop playing if you feel stressed, upset, or angry.
• Balance gambling with other hobbies, social activities, and rest.

Ricky casino provides responsible gaming tools to help protect your financial and emotional wellbeing. You can adjust your limits at any time so your betting behaviour remains under your control.

Gambling problems can develop gradually and may be hard to notice at first. Paying attention to early warning signs can help you protect your wellbeing and seek support in time. Gambling addiction is a serious condition that needs careful attention and professional help.

Possible warning signs of a betting problem include:

• Spending more time or money on gambling than you planned.
• Hiding or lying about your gambling from family, friends, or colleagues.
• Chasing losses and increasing bets to win back money.
• Borrowing money, using credit, or selling belongings to fund gambling.
• Struggling to pay bills or manage everyday expenses due to gambling.
• Feeling restless, irritable, or anxious when you try to cut down or stop.
• Gambling to escape stress, loneliness, or other emotional problems.
• Ignoring work, study, or family responsibilities because of gambling.
• Thinking about gambling constantly, even when you are not playing.
• Trying to reduce or stop gambling several times without success.

Taking action early can reduce harm from gambling and support your recovery. You do not have to manage this alone, and seeking support is a responsible step.

Practical steps that can help you deal with gambling addiction and prevent it from developing include:

• Set strict deposit, loss, and session limits on your account and lower them if you feel at risk.
• Use cooling-off or temporary break options to pause your gambling for a set period.
• Request self-exclusion if you need a longer break from online gambling.
• Remove saved card details and limit access to payment methods dedicated to gambling.
• Avoid alcohol and drugs when you gamble so your decisions remain clear.
• Keep a record of your spending and time on gambling so you can review your behaviour honestly.
• Talk to someone you trust about your gambling and how it affects you.
• Reach out to professional gambling help services in Australia for confidential counselling.
• Turn off gambling notifications and unsubscribe from promotional messages if they trigger you.
• Focus on alternative activities such as exercise, hobbies, or social events to reduce urges to gamble.

If you are concerned about your gambling, professional help and confidential support are available across Australia. These services can provide information, counselling, and practical tips for you and your loved ones.

Main external support organisations include:

• Gambling Help Online: Free, confidential counselling and live chat for Australians, available 24/7 – https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/
• National Gambling Helpline: Phone support for gambling problems in Australia on 1800 858 858 – https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/getting-help/helpline
• Lifeline Australia: Crisis support and suicide prevention on 13 11 14 – https://www.lifeline.org.au/
• Beyond Blue: Mental health support including anxiety and depression related to gambling harm – https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
• Financial Counselling Australia: Free financial counselling services if gambling has affected your money or debts – https://www.financialcounsellingaustralia.org.au/
• State and territory Gambling Help Services: Localised programs and face-to-face counselling, listed on Gambling Help Online.

If you feel that gambling is harming your life or you are worried about addiction, you can contact customer support for assistance. Our team can provide information about responsible gaming tools, self-exclusion options, and further help resources.

You can reach support for Australia-based players through:

• Live chat on the website for quick assistance regarding your account and responsible gaming tools.
• Email support, where you can describe your situation and request account limits or self-exclusion.
• Help centre articles that explain available safety features, limits, and policies related to responsible gambling.