Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Voices in the Forest, we believe that online pokies and casino gaming should be enjoyed as entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. While gaming can be fun and exciting, it's important to approach it responsibly and within your means.
Remember: the house always has an edge. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and never view gaming as an investment or income source.
Age Verification
Online pokies and casino gaming in Australia are only available to individuals aged 18 years and over. By using our site and affiliated gaming platforms, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and of legal age to gamble in your jurisdiction.
We take age restrictions seriously and reserve the right to verify your identity and age at any time.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do you recognize any of these warning signs in your own behaviour?
- Spending more time or money on gaming than intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to try to recover money lost
- Hiding your gaming activity or lying about how much you gamble
- Neglecting family, work, or personal responsibilities due to gaming
- Borrowing money or using credit to fund gaming
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gaming
- Friends or family expressing concern about your gaming habits
- Gaming to escape stress, anxiety, depression, or other emotional problems
- Failed attempts to cut back or stop gaming
- Risking important relationships or opportunities because of gaming
If you recognize any of these signs, it's important to seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Controls
Most reputable online gaming platforms offer tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a daily, weekly, or monthly limit on how much money you can deposit
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose in a given period
- Reality Checks: Enable pop-up reminders about how long you've been gaming and how much you've spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gaming accounts
- Time Limits: Set session time limits to prevent excessive play
- Bet Limits: Restrict the size of individual bets
Use these tools proactively to maintain healthy gaming habits.
Support Organisations & Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online - Free, confidential counselling and support
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (24/7, free call) - Gambler's Help - Victoria-based counselling service
Phone: 1800 858 858 - Problem Gambling Services - NSW-based support
Phone: 1800 858 858
Other Countries
- United Kingdom - GamCare
www.gamcare.org.uk - United Kingdom - GamStop (Self-exclusion scheme)
www.gamstop.co.uk - Canada - Responsible Gambling Council
www.responsiblegambling.org - United States - National Council on Problem Gambling
www.ncpgambling.org
Need Help? Reach Out Today
If you're experiencing gambling-related problems, please don't suffer in silence. Professional support is available, confidential, and often free.
Contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 (24/7, Australia) or visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Help is just a phone call away.
Our Commitment
Voices in the Forest is committed to promoting responsible gaming. We work with licensed and regulated gaming operators who implement player protection measures. However, the responsibility ultimately lies with the individual player to gamble responsibly and seek help if needed.
If you have concerns about any gaming site or operator, please contact the Gambling Help Online service or your state's gambling regulator.