Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At Free Spirit Sanctuary, we believe gambling should only ever be viewed as entertainment—similar to going to the movies or a sporting event. It should never be considered a way to earn money, pay bills, or solve financial problems.
Only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and set strict limits before you play. If you find yourself struggling to control your gambling, help is available and completely confidential.
Age Verification
In Australia, you must be 18 years of age or older to gamble legally. If you are under 18, please do not access gambling services. If you are aware of someone under 18 gambling online, we encourage you to report it to the relevant authorities.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Are you experiencing any of the following? If so, you may be developing a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses: Trying to win back money you've lost by gambling more
- Hiding gambling: Keeping your gambling activities secret from family or friends
- Gambling with money needed for essentials: Using rent, bills, or food money to gamble
- Spending more time and money than intended: Gambling longer or betting larger amounts than planned
- Neglecting responsibilities: Missing work, school, or family commitments due to gambling
- Borrowing money to gamble: Taking loans or using credit to fund gambling
- Feeling anxious or irritable when not gambling: Experiencing withdrawal-like symptoms
- Failed attempts to cut back: Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce gambling
- Gambling to escape problems: Using gambling as a way to cope with stress, anxiety, or depression
- Lying about gambling: Deceiving others about how much you gamble or how much money you've lost
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself, please reach out for help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Features
Most online casinos, including Star Casino, offer 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: Cap the maximum amount you're willing to lose in a set period
- Reality Checks: Receive reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Time Limits: Set session duration limits to restrict how long you can play continuously
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling sites
- Account Restrictions: Pause or close your account if you need a break
Use these tools proactively—they're designed to help you stay in control.
Get Help: Support Organizations in Australia
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, professional help is available and confidential:
Primary Australian Resources:
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Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Free, confidential counselling and support service for people in Australia affected by gambling problems -
Lifeline Australia
Phone: 13 11 14 (24/7)
Crisis support and counselling available any time, day or night -
Beyond Blue
Phone: 1300 224 636
Support for mental health and gambling-related issues
International Resources:
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GamCare (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk -
GamStop (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk -
Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org -
National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
If You Need Help, Take Action Today
Problem gambling is treatable. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. The sooner you reach out, the sooner you can regain control of your life.
Don't gamble alone. Don't hide your struggles. Help is just a phone call or click away.
Contact Gambling Help Online or call Lifeline Australia (13 11 14) now. Services are free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Free Spirit Sanctuary is committed to promoting responsible gambling and supporting the wellbeing of our community. If you have feedback about our responsible gaming resources, please contact us.