Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Hoomans.pet, we believe that pokies and online gaming should be enjoyed as entertainment only, never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. If you find yourself gambling to make money or recover losses, it's time to seek help.
Gambling involves risk, and the house always has an edge. Play within your means, set limits, and remember that losing is always a possibility.
Age Verification
Gambling is only legal for persons aged 18 years and over in Australia. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal age requirement in your jurisdiction before participating in any form of gambling.
If you are under 18, please do not use this website or engage in any gambling activities.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do you recognize any of these warning signs? If so, you may be developing a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses: Continuing to gamble to try to win back money you've lost
- Hiding your gambling: Concealing the extent of your gambling from family or friends
- Neglecting responsibilities: Spending time gambling instead of work, study, or family obligations
- Borrowing money: Taking out loans or using credit to fund gambling
- Loss of control: Gambling longer or with more money than you intended
- Mood changes: Feeling irritable or anxious when you can't gamble
- Financial problems: Experiencing money troubles due to gambling
- Lying about gambling: Being dishonest with others about how much you gamble
- Escalating bets: Needing to gamble with larger amounts to get the same excitement
- Failed attempts to quit: Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce or stop gambling
If you've ticked any of these boxes, reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Self-Help Tools & Limits
Most reputable online casinos offer responsible gaming tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Cap the maximum amount you're willing to lose in a given period
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders about how long you've been gambling and how much you've wagered
- Time-Out: Take a temporary break from gambling for a set period
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from gambling for an extended period
Use these tools proactively. Set limits before you start playing, and stick to them.
Get Help — Support Organizations
If you're struggling with gambling, professional support is available. These organizations provide free, confidential assistance:
Australia (Your Region)
- Gambling Help Online — www.gamblinghelponline.org.au — Free counselling service for problem gambling
- Lifeline Australia — 13 11 14 — 24/7 crisis support
International Support
- UK: GamCare (www.gamcare.org.uk) — Support and information for problem gamblers
- UK: GamStop (www.gamstop.co.uk) — National self-exclusion scheme
- Canada: Responsible Gambling Council (www.responsiblegambling.org) — Research and support resources
- USA: National Council on Problem Gambling (www.ncpgambling.org) — 1-800-GAMBLER helpline
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — www.bzga.de — Federal health education centre
If You Need Help, Reach Out
Problem gambling can affect your health, relationships, and finances. Seeking help is not a failure — it's the first step toward recovery.
Contact Gambling Help Online at www.gamblinghelponline.org.au for confidential support tailored to Australians, or call your local helpline today.
Remember: you are not alone, and help is available.