Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At Dunolly Golden Triangle Motel, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Pokies and online gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. The odds are always in favour of the house, and you should only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
In Australia, you must be 18 years of age or older to participate in gambling activities, including playing pokies. If you are under 18, or if you have concerns about a minor gambling, please seek help immediately.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop without you realizing it. Please check yourself against these warning signs:
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to try to win back money you've lost
- Hiding your gambling activities or lying to friends and family about how much you gamble
- Neglecting work, study, family, or social responsibilities due to gambling
- Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, depression, or other emotional problems
- Borrowing money or getting into debt to fund gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to reduce gambling
- Failed attempts to control or cut back on gambling
- Relationship conflicts related to your gambling habits
- Feeling a constant urge to gamble with increasing amounts of money
If you recognize yourself in any of these warning signs, help is available and recovery is possible.
Self-Help Tools and Controls
Many online and venue-based gambling operators provide tools to help you maintain control:
- 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 before you must stop playing
- Reality Checks: Enable pop-up reminders showing how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Time Limits: Restrict the amount of time you spend gambling in a session
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling venues and online platforms
- Account Suspension: Take a break from your gambling account for a set period
Use these tools proactively to maintain healthy gambling habits.
Support Organizations
If you or someone you know needs help with gambling, please reach out to one of these trusted organizations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Free, confidential, and available 24/7 across Australia
United Kingdom
- GamCare
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Support, advice, and information for problem gamblers - GamStop
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
Resources and support for problem gambling
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
Germany
- Bundeszentrale fรผr gesundheitliche Aufklรคrung (BZgA)
Resources and support for problem gambling
Seek Help Today
If you believe you have a gambling problem, or if your gambling is affecting your health, relationships, or financial situation, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in reaching outโsupport services are confidential, non-judgmental, and designed to help you regain control.
Remember: You are not alone, and help is available.