Responsible Gaming

Gamble for entertainment

Before you play, decide how much time and money you can comfortably spend. Treat this amount as an entertainment cost, similar to other leisure activities. Never gamble with money needed for rent, bills, food, debts or other essential expenses. Only use money that you can afford to lose.

Gambling outcomes are determined by chance. There is no guaranteed strategy, system or pattern that can predict a result or ensure a profit. Previous wins or losses do not change the odds of future games. A losing session cannot be recovered by continuing to play, and a winning session is not a reason to increase your spending without considering your limit.

• Only gamble if you are legally permitted to do so and are at least 18 years old.
• Set a budget before you start and do not exceed it.
• Set a time limit and take regular breaks away from the screen.
• Keep gambling separate from everyday spending and household finances.
• Do not borrow money, use credit intended for essentials or sell belongings to gamble.
• Do not gamble when you are upset, tired, under the influence of alcohol or other substances, or trying to solve a personal problem.
• Avoid chasing losses by increasing stakes or continuing for longer than planned.
• Keep your account details private and do not allow another person to use your account.

A useful question to ask before every session is whether you would still be comfortable with the amount spent if you received no return. If the answer is no, do not play.

Use the tools available to you

Responsible gambling tools can help you keep control of your play. Depending on the account and services available, these may include deposit, spending, loss or wagering limits, session reminders, account history, cooling-off periods and temporary breaks. Review the options available through your account and select settings that match your personal budget.

Set limits before playing

Limits work best when they are decided before a gambling session, rather than while you are excited or trying to recover a loss. Consider setting a daily, weekly or monthly budget and a maximum session length. Keep your chosen limit realistic, and do not remove or increase it simply because you have reached it.

Take a break when you need one

A break can be useful if gambling is taking more time than planned, affecting sleep or becoming difficult to stop. Use any available timeout or cooling-off option and step away from gambling activities. During a break, remove gambling applications or shortcuts, avoid gambling-related content and spend time on other activities.

Consider self-exclusion

If you believe you need more than a short break, self-exclusion may be appropriate. Self-exclusion is a request to restrict or close access to gambling services for a chosen period or until further notice, where that option is available. Read the relevant information carefully before confirming a request, as restrictions may apply to the account and services covered by the request.

If you cannot access a limit, break or self-exclusion option, stop gambling and use the support channels and instructions provided on the website. Do not create another account or ask another person to gamble on your behalf.

Recognise the warning signs

Problem gambling can develop gradually, and it may not always be obvious at first. The following signs may indicate that gambling is becoming difficult to control:

• Spending more money or time gambling than you intended.
• Thinking about gambling frequently or finding it hard to focus on other activities.
• Trying to win back money after a loss.
• Increasing your stakes to achieve the same excitement.
• Hiding gambling activity, losses or account information from family and friends.
• Borrowing money, missing payments or selling possessions to continue gambling.
• Feeling anxious, irritable, guilty or low after gambling.
• Arguing with family, friends or colleagues about gambling.
• Missing work, study, social activities or personal responsibilities.
• Trying to stop or cut down but returning to gambling soon afterwards.
• Using gambling to escape stress, loneliness, sadness or other difficult feelings.

One sign does not automatically mean that you have a gambling problem, but it is worth taking action if you recognise any of these behaviours. Stop playing, review your recent activity and consider activating a break or self-exclusion. Speaking openly with someone you trust can make it easier to take the next step.

A practical plan for regaining control

1. Stop gambling and do not try to recover losses.
2. Set a temporary break or self-exclusion if available.
3. Review your recent spending and identify any financial pressure.
4. Tell a trusted person what is happening and ask for practical support.
5. Contact a qualified gambling counsellor or health professional.
6. Consider financial counselling if gambling has affected bills, debts or savings.

Support is available

You do not need to deal with gambling concerns alone. In Australia, free or confidential help may be available through national gambling support services, state and territory services, financial counsellors, general practitioners, psychologists and other qualified health professionals. Search for Gambling Help Online or the relevant service in your state or territory to find current information and support options.

You can also speak with a trusted family member, friend, colleague or community support worker. If gambling is affecting someone close to you, support is available for affected family members and friends as well as for the person gambling. A counsellor can help you understand the situation, create boundaries and plan practical steps.

If you feel distressed, unsafe or at immediate risk of harming yourself or another person, seek urgent help from emergency services or a health professional in your area. Gambling support services are not a substitute for emergency care.

Our approach

Spinbara Casino provides information intended to help players make safer gambling decisions. Account features, restrictions and support processes may depend on the service available to you and the applicable terms. Read the relevant account information carefully and use the controls provided. Responsible gambling tools cannot remove all risk, so your personal decisions remain important.

If you have concerns about your gambling, take action early. Set a limit, take a break, ask for help and do not continue simply because you hope the next game will change the result.