Responsible Gaming
Introduction
At Weekend Club, we believe gaming should be enjoyed as entertainment only. Pokies and online gaming should never be viewed as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please gamble responsibly and within your means.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to access our services in Australia. It is illegal for anyone under 18 to gamble. If you are under the legal age, please do not use this website.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, help is available:
- Chasing losses by gambling with more money to recover what you've lost
- Gambling with money needed for essential expenses (rent, bills, food)
- Hiding or lying about your gambling activities
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to reduce gambling
- Neglecting family, work, or other responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money to gamble or pay off gambling debts
- Failed attempts to control or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or negative emotions
Self-Help Tools
We encourage you to use these tools to maintain control of your gaming:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to spend per day, week, or month
- Loss Limits: Decide in advance the maximum amount you're prepared to lose
- Reality Checks: Enable regular reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Self-Exclusion: Take a break or permanently exclude yourself from gaming if needed
- Time Limits: Set alarms to remind yourself when it's time to stop
Support Organizations
If you need help, these organizations provide free and confidential support:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free counselling and support for problem gambling in Australia
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free information, advice, and support
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme
www.gamstop.co.uk
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council – Resources and support for problem gambling
www.responsiblegambling.org
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling – Help line and resources
www.ncpgambling.org
Take Action Today
If you think you may have a gambling problem, please reach out for help immediately. Speaking to a counselor is confidential, free, and can make a real difference. You don't have to face this alone.
Contact Gambling Help Online today if you need support.