Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At Cracked Actors Theatre, we believe that pokies and online gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. Gambling should never be viewed as a way to earn money, pay bills, or solve financial problems. If you find yourself gambling to make money or recover losses, it's time to seek help.
Remember: the house always has a mathematical advantage. Play responsibly and within your means.
Age Verification
In Australia, you must be at least 18 years of age to gamble legally. We are committed to preventing underage gambling and take age verification seriously. If you are under 18, please do not use our services.
All users must verify their age before accessing pokies or gaming content on our site.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do you recognise any of these warning signs in your gambling behaviour?
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
- Gambling with money you cannot afford to lose
- Hiding your gambling habits or lying about how much you gamble
- Gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Neglecting work, family, or social responsibilities due to gambling
- Constantly thinking about gambling or planning your next session
- Increasing the amount you gamble to get the same excitement
- Feeling anxious or irritable when you try to cut back or stop
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Losing control over your gambling behaviour
If you've ticked more than one of these, it may be time to reach out for support.
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Most reputable online gaming operators provide tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to deposit in a day, week, or month
- Loss Limits: Cap the amount you're prepared to lose in a session
- Time Limits: Set reminders or automatic session timeouts
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic notifications showing how long you've been playing and how much you've wagered
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently close your account and exclude yourself from gaming sites
- Take a Break: Pause your account for a period to step away from gambling
These tools are designed to help you maintain control. Don't hesitate to use them.
Support Organisations
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, professional help is available. The following organisations provide free, confidential support:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free online and telephone counselling service
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (24/7, free call) - Gamblers Anonymous Australia – Peer support meetings across Australia
International Support
- UK – GamCare – Free counselling and support
www.gamcare.org.uk - UK – GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme
www.gamstop.co.uk - Canada – Responsible Gambling Council
www.responsiblegambling.org - USA – National Council on Problem Gambling
www.ncpgambling.org
Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
Need Help?
If you're concerned about your gambling or the gambling of someone close to you, please reach out for help today. Support is confidential, free, and available 24/7.
Gambling Help Online: 1800 858 858
There is no shame in seeking support. Taking action is a sign of strength, not weakness.