Responsible Gaming
Introduction
At Big Bounce, we believe that gambling should be enjoyable entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Pokies and online gaming should only ever be played with money you can afford to lose. If you find yourself relying on gambling as income or a solution to money troubles, it's time to seek help.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to access our website and participate in online gambling in Australia. Big Bounce is committed to preventing underage gambling. If you are under 18, please do not proceed.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. If you recognise any of these warning signs in yourself or someone else, seek help immediately:
- Constantly thinking about gambling or past gambling experiences
- Needing to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same excitement
- Repeatedly trying to cut back or stop gambling without success
- Feeling restless or irritable when attempting to reduce or stop gambling
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Lying to family, friends, or others about gambling activity
- Hiding gambling behaviour or evidence of gambling
- Neglecting important relationships, work, or educational commitments
- Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
- Experiencing financial difficulties due to gambling
- Feeling anxious or depressed when not gambling
Self-Help Tools
Most responsible gambling platforms offer tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to deposit during a specific period
- Loss Limits: Establish a ceiling for how much you're prepared to lose
- Reality Checks: Receive reminders during gameplay about how long you've been gambling
- Time-Out: Take a break from gambling for a period you choose (hours, days, or weeks)
- Self-Exclusion: Permanently exclude yourself from gambling platforms when you need to stop
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you decide to stop gambling entirely
Support Organisations
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. The following organisations provide confidential support:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au — Free, confidential counselling and support for Australians affected by problem gambling. Phone: 1800 858 858
- Gambler's Help: State-based support service. Phone: 1800 858 858
United Kingdom
- GamCare: www.gamcare.org.uk — Free, confidential support for problem gambling
- GamStop: www.gamstop.co.uk — National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council: www.responsiblegambling.org — Resources and support for problem gambling
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling: www.ncpgambling.org — Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA): Provides information and support for problem gambling in German
Take Action Today
If you have a gambling problem or suspect you're developing one, please reach out for help today. Problem gambling is a treatable condition, and support is available. You don't have to struggle alone. The organisations listed above are staffed by trained professionals who understand gambling addiction and can provide confidential assistance.
Remember: Gambling should be fun. If it stops being fun, it's time to get help.