Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Star Casino Australia, we believe that gambling should only ever be enjoyed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. If you find yourself gambling to make money, chase losses, or escape personal difficulties, it's important to seek help immediately.
Please gamble responsibly and within your means. Set limits you can afford to lose and stick to them.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your Australian state or territory) to gamble at Star Casino Australia. Gambling by minors is illegal and harmful.
If you are under the legal age, please do not access or use gambling services.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do you recognise any of these warning signs in yourself or someone you know? If so, seek help immediately.
- Chasing losses: Gambling more to try to win back money you've lost
- Hiding gambling: Being secretive about how much you gamble or how much money you've spent
- Loss of control: Unable to stop gambling or stick to limits you've set
- Gambling with money you can't afford to lose: Using rent, bills, or essential expenses money for gambling
- Neglecting responsibilities: Missing work, school, or family commitments due to gambling
- Borrowing to gamble: Taking out loans or borrowing money to fund gambling
- Mood changes: Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, depression, or other negative emotions
- Tolerance: Needing to gamble with larger amounts to get the same excitement
- Failed attempts to quit: Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce or stop gambling
- Relationship problems: Family, friends, or partners expressing concern about your gambling
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gambling Options
Most responsible online casinos and betting platforms offer tools to help you gamble more safely:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount of money you can deposit within a specific period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a limit on how much you're willing to lose before you stop gambling
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders about how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
- Session Time Limits: Set a maximum time limit for each gambling session
- Self-Exclusion: Take a break from gambling by temporarily or permanently closing your account
- Cooling-Off Periods: Request a mandatory break before reactivating your account
We encourage you to use these tools to stay in control of your gambling.
Get Help – Support Organizations in Australia
If you're struggling with gambling, professional help is available. The following organisations provide free, confidential support:
Australia
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Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Free counselling, information, and self-help resources for problem gambling -
Gambler's Help
Phone: 1800 858 858 (24/7)
Free telephone counselling service available across Victoria -
Problem Gambling Services
Available through most state health departments and community services
International Support (if applicable)
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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
Need Help Now?
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, please reach out for support. Help is available 24/7, it's free, and it's confidential.
Contact Gambling Help Online: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Call Gambler's Help: 1800 858 858
Remember: seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Recovery is possible.