Responsible Gaming

Our Commitment to Safe Gambling

At theresistanceband.com.au, we believe that gambling — including playing pokies — should always be a form of entertainment, never a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Gambling involves real risk, and the odds are always in favour of the house. Never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose, and never view gambling as a source of income.

As a casino affiliate website, we are committed to promoting safe and responsible gambling practices across Australia. We encourage every visitor to set limits, stay in control, and seek help immediately if gambling stops being fun.

Age Verification — 18+ Only

In Australia, you must be at least 18 years of age to gamble legally. This applies to pokies, casinos, betting shops, and all licensed online wagering services. It is illegal for anyone under 18 to gamble or for operators to allow underage gambling.

We strongly support strict age verification measures. If you share a device with minors, consider using parental control software to block access to gambling websites. If you are under 18, please leave this website immediately.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can affect anyone. Ask yourself honestly whether any of the following apply to you or someone you care about:

• Chasing losses — gambling more to try to win back money you've lost
• Hiding or lying about your gambling from family, friends, or colleagues
• Borrowing money, selling possessions, or using credit to fund gambling
• Spending more time or money on gambling than you intended
• Neglecting work, study, family, or social commitments because of gambling
• Feeling anxious, guilty, depressed, or irritable about your gambling
• Gambling to escape stress, boredom, or personal problems
• Needing to bet larger amounts to get the same feeling of excitement
• Unsuccessfully trying to cut back or stop gambling
• Thinking about gambling constantly throughout the day

If you answered "yes" to even one of these, it may be time to take a step back and talk to someone.

Self-Help Tools to Stay in Control

All reputable gambling operators offer tools to help you manage your play. We strongly recommend using them:

• Deposit limits — cap how much money you can deposit daily, weekly, or monthly.
• Loss limits — set a maximum amount you are prepared to lose in a given period.
• Session and time limits — restrict how long you can play in one session.
• Reality checks — enable on-screen reminders showing how long you've been playing and how much you've spent.
• Cooling-off periods — take a short break from gambling, from 24 hours to several weeks.
• Self-exclusion — block yourself from gambling venues or websites for an extended period. In Australia, you can register with BetStop (www.betstop.gov.au), the National Self-Exclusion Register, which blocks you from all licensed interactive wagering services in Australia.

Set your limits before you start playing — not after you've started losing.

Support Organisations in Australia

Free, confidential, professional help is available 24/7. You are not alone.

• Gambling Help Online — free, confidential counselling, live chat, and support for anyone affected by gambling in Australia. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 1800 858 858 or visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
• BetStop — National Self-Exclusion Register — self-exclude from all Australian licensed online and phone wagering providers in a single step. Visit www.betstop.gov.au
• Lifeline Australia — crisis support and suicide prevention. Call 13 11 14 (24/7) or visit www.lifeline.org.au
• Gamblers Anonymous Australia — peer support groups based on a 12-step recovery program. Visit www.gaaustralia.org.au
• Beyond Blue — support for anxiety, depression, and mental health. Call 1300 22 4636 or visit www.beyondblue.org.au

If Gambling Is a Problem — Reach Out Today

If gambling is no longer fun, or if it is causing harm to you or the people around you, please seek help now. There is no shame in asking for support — thousands of Australians do it every year, and recovery is absolutely possible.

Call Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 — free, confidential, 24/7 — or visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au.

Remember: gamble responsibly. Set a limit and stick to it. When the fun stops, stop.

Last updated: 2026 | theresistanceband.com.au — promoting responsible play across Australia.