Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At Victor Island Escape, we believe that online pokies and casino gaming should be enjoyed as entertainment only. Gambling should never be viewed as a way to earn money, pay bills, or solve financial problems. If you find yourself relying on gambling for income or using it to escape financial difficulties, please seek help immediately.
Play responsibly, play within your means, and remember that the house always has an edge. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
In Australia, you must be 18 years of age or older to gamble legally. We are committed to preventing underage gambling and require all players to verify their age before accessing our services.
If you are under 18, please do not attempt to create an account or participate in any gaming activities. Parents and guardians are encouraged to use parental controls and monitoring software to prevent minors from accessing gambling sites.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Are you experiencing any of the following? If so, you may be developing a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to try to win back money you've lost
- Gambling with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same level of excitement
- Hiding your gambling activities from family, friends, or partners
- Lying about how much time or money you spend gambling
- Neglecting responsibilities at work, school, or home due to gambling
- Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety, depression, or other emotional problems
- Experiencing mood swings or irritability when not gambling
- Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
- Feeling unable to stop gambling despite wanting to
- Relationship problems caused by your gambling
- Missing important social, family, or recreational activities to gamble
- Continuing to gamble despite financial, personal, or legal consequences
If you recognise any of these signs, please reach out for support. Help is available and recovery is possible.
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Limits
Many online gaming platforms offer features to help you stay in control. Consider using these tools:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit in a day, week, or month
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose during a gaming session
- Time Limits: Set session time limits to prevent extended gambling periods
- Reality Checks: Enable pop-up reminders during gaming sessions about how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling for a period you choose
- Account Closure: Close your gaming account if you need to step away
These tools are designed to help you maintain control. Use them proactively to protect yourself and your finances.
Support Organisations & Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, professional help and support services are available. For players in Australia, please contact:
Australia
Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Free, confidential counselling and support for problem gambling in Australia.
Other Regions
United Kingdom
GamCare: www.gamcare.org.uk
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
Germany
Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA): www.bzga.de
If You Need Help, Reach Out Today
Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you're struggling with gambling, please contact one of the support organisations listed above. Counsellors are available to listen without judgment and provide practical assistance.
Remember: Problem gambling is treatable, and recovery is possible. The sooner you seek help, the sooner you can regain control of your life.
For immediate support in Australia, contact Gambling Help Online at www.gamblinghelponline.org.au or speak with a counsellor.