Responsible Gambling

Our Commitment

Irish Pottery Australia is committed to promoting responsible gambling. We believe that gambling should be an enjoyable form of entertainment and should never be seen as a way to make money or solve financial problems.

We only recommend casinos that offer responsible gambling tools and support, and we encourage all players to gamble within their means.

Tips for Responsible Gambling

• Set a budget: Decide how much you can afford to lose before you start playing and stick to that amount.
• Set time limits: Decide in advance how long you will play and stop when your time is up.
• Never chase losses: Accept losses as part of the game. Trying to win back money usually leads to bigger losses.
• Don't gamble when upset: Avoid gambling when you are feeling stressed, depressed, or emotional.
• Don't borrow to gamble: Never use money that is meant for essentials like rent, bills, or food.
• Take regular breaks: Step away from the screen regularly to maintain perspective.
• Balance gambling with other activities: Make sure gambling doesn't become your only form of entertainment.
• Understand the odds: Remember that the house always has an edge. No strategy guarantees a win.

Signs of Problem Gambling

You may have a gambling problem if you:

• Spend more money or time on gambling than you intended
• Feel anxious or stressed about your gambling
• Try to win back money you have lost (chasing losses)
• Borrow money or sell possessions to fund gambling
• Neglect work, study, or family responsibilities because of gambling
• Lie to others about how much time or money you spend gambling
• Feel restless or irritable when trying to reduce or stop gambling
• Gamble to escape problems or relieve negative feelings

Self-Exclusion Tools

Most reputable online casinos offer self-exclusion tools that allow you to:

• Set deposit limits (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Set session time limits
• Set loss limits
• Take a cooling-off period (temporary break)
• Self-exclude from the casino for a set period or permanently

We recommend using these tools proactively, even if you don't think you have a problem. Prevention is always better than cure.

Get Help Now

If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling, the following Australian support services are available 24/7:

Underage Gambling

Gambling is illegal for anyone under 18 years of age. We take underage gambling very seriously and only recommend casinos that have robust age verification processes in place.

If you are a parent or guardian, we recommend using parental control software to prevent minors from accessing gambling websites. Tools such as Net Nanny, Qustodio, and built-in parental controls on devices and browsers can help restrict access.