Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At Brookshire Staffords, we believe that online pokies and casino gaming should be enjoyed as entertainment only. Gambling should never be viewed as a way to earn money, pay bills, or solve financial problems. It's important to approach gaming with realistic expectations and to gamble only with money you can afford to lose.
Please play responsibly and within your means.
Age Verification
All players must be at least 18 years of age or the legal gambling age in their jurisdiction in Australia to access pokies and casino games on this website. It is illegal for anyone under the legal age to gamble online.
By accessing this site, you confirm that you are of legal gambling age.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, it may indicate a problem with gambling:
- Chasing losses: Trying to win back money you've lost by gambling more
- Hiding gambling: Keeping your gambling secret from family, friends, or partners
- Loss of control: Being unable to stop gambling or stick to set limits
- Gambling with money you can't afford to lose: Using money for bills, rent, or essentials
- Increased gambling: Needing to gamble more frequently or with larger amounts for the same excitement
- Neglecting responsibilities: Missing work, school, or family obligations due to gambling
- Financial problems: Borrowing money to gamble or being in debt because of gambling
- Mood changes: Becoming irritable, anxious, or depressed when unable to gamble
- Failed attempts to quit: Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape: Gambling to relieve stress, anxiety, or other negative emotions
Self-Help Tools & Features
We provide tools to help you stay in control of your gaming:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose before gaming is suspended
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders about how long you've been gaming and how much you've wagered
- Session Limits: Automatically end your gaming session after a set period of time
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from your account for a predetermined period
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop gambling entirely
Please use these tools proactively to manage your gaming behaviour.
Support Organizations & Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au – Free, confidential counselling and support service for Australians affected by gambling
- National Gambling Helpline: 1800 858 858 – Free phone support available 24/7
United Kingdom
- GamCare: www.gamcare.org.uk – Free support for problem gambling
- GamStop: www.gamstop.co.uk – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council: www.responsiblegambling.org – Information and support for problem gambling
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling: www.ncpgambling.org – Help line: 1-800-522-4700
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA): Information and resources on problem gambling prevention
If You Need Help
If you believe you have a gambling problem, please reach out for support immediately. There is no shame in asking for help. Professional counsellors are available to provide confidential assistance.
Contact Gambling Help Online at 1800 858 858 (Australia) or visit their website at www.gamblinghelponline.org.au for free support.
Remember: You don't have to face this alone. Help is just one call or click away.