Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At Hartland Media, we're committed to promoting responsible gambling practices. Online betting should be enjoyed as entertainment only – never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and always set limits before you start.
Age Verification
In Australia, you must be 18 years of age or older to participate in online betting and gambling activities. It is illegal for minors to gamble. If you are under 18, please do not use gambling services.
We take age verification seriously and comply with all Australian gambling laws and regulations.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following, you may be developing a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
- Hiding your gambling activity from family or friends
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities due to gambling
- Feeling anxious or irritable when not gambling
- Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or depression
- Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
- Jeopardizing relationships, employment, or education due to gambling
If you recognize any of these signs in yourself, it's important to seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Safeguards
Most reputable online betting operators provide tools to help you gamble responsibly:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose in a given period
- Reality Checks: Receive pop-up reminders of how long you've been gambling and how much you've wagered
- Time-Out/Cool-Off Period: Take a break from gambling for a set period without closing your account
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from betting platforms for a set period or permanently
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop gambling
Use these tools proactively to maintain control over your gambling habits.
Support & Help Organizations
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free counselling and support service
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au - Gamblers Anonymous Australia – Peer support meetings and resources
www.gamblersanonymous.org.au - Lifeline Australia – 24/7 crisis support (13 11 14)
www.lifeline.org.au
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free support and counselling
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme
www.gamstop.co.uk
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council – Resources and support
www.responsiblegambling.org
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling – Information and referrals
www.ncpgambling.org
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – Federal health authority resources
www.bzga.de
If You Need Help
If you're struggling with gambling, please reach out to one of the organizations listed above. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Support is free, confidential, and available 24/7 in most cases.
Remember: You don't have to face this alone. Professional counsellors and support groups are ready to help you regain control.
This information is provided for harm minimization purposes. Hartland Media is committed to responsible gambling practices and complies with all Australian gambling regulations and licensing requirements. For more information about responsible gambling in Australia, visit the Gambling Help Online website.