Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At A Walk In My Skin, we believe that pokies and online gaming should be enjoyed as entertainment only. Gambling is never a reliable way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please gamble only with money you can afford to lose, and always set limits before you play.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to access and use gaming services in Australia. If you are under the legal gambling age, please do not participate in any gambling activities on this website or elsewhere.
Parents and guardians: Help protect young people by discussing responsible gaming and monitoring their online activities.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following warning signs in yourself or someone you know, seek help immediately:
- Chasing losses by gambling with more money to recover what you've lost
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- Hiding gambling activities or lying about the amount you gamble
- Gambling to escape problems, stress, anxiety, or negative emotions
- Neglecting work, study, family, or relationships due to gambling
- Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
- Feeling irritable or anxious when you try to reduce or stop gambling
- Failed attempts to control, cut back, or stop gambling
- Gambling with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
- Experiencing financial difficulties as a result of gambling
Self-Help Tools & Controls
Take control of your gaming experience by using these practical tools:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount of money you're willing to deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly).
- Loss Limits: Establish a maximum amount you're prepared to lose before you stop playing.
- Time Limits: Set a timer to remind yourself when your gaming session should end.
- Reality Checks: Enable pop-up reminders during play to help you stay aware of how long and how much you've been playing.
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gaming platforms if you feel your gambling is becoming problematic.
- Account Cooling-Off: Take a break from gaming by temporarily suspending your account.
We encourage you to use these tools proactively as part of your responsible gaming commitment.
Get Help & Support
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Please reach out to one of these trusted support organisations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
A free, confidential counselling service providing support via phone, chat, and email for anyone affected by problem gambling.
International Support
- GamCare (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Free, confidential support and counselling for problem gambling. - GamStop (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling operators. - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
Evidence-based information and resources on responsible gambling. - National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Information, referrals, and support for problem gambling in the US.
Do You Need Help?
If gambling is causing you harm or distress, please seek help today. There is no shame in reaching out. Speaking with a counsellor or trusted friend or family member is a positive step towards recovery.
Contact Gambling Help Online now: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au or call for confidential support.
Our Commitment
A Walk In My Skin is committed to promoting responsible gaming. We support the welfare of our visitors and are dedicated to preventing problem gambling. If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the support organisations listed above.