Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Andy Gath Racing, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Remember that gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and never chase your losses.
Age Verification
By accessing and using our website and any linked gambling services, you confirm that you are:
- At least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction)
- Not prohibited by law from gambling in Australia
- Accessing these services from a location where online gambling is legal
If you are under the legal gambling age, please do not proceed. We take age verification seriously and support the protection of minors.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, it may indicate a gambling problem:
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Hiding gambling activities or lying about the amount of time/money spent
- Neglecting family, work, school, or other important responsibilities
- Using gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Borrowing money or getting into debt to gamble
- Feeling anxious or irritable when trying to reduce or stop gambling
- Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
- Gambling despite negative consequences to finances, relationships, or mental health
- Risking important relationships, jobs, or opportunities because of gambling
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gambling Features
Most reputable online gambling operators offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified timeframe (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a limit on losses you're willing to accept in a given period
- Reality Checks: Receive pop-up reminders during gambling sessions about time spent and money wagered
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from accessing gambling services
- Cooling-Off Period: Take a break from gambling for a set period
- Account Closure: Permanently close your gambling account
We encourage you to use these tools proactively if you feel your gambling is becoming problematic.
Support & Help Resources for Australia
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, professional help is available. The following organisations provide confidential support:
Australia
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Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (free, confidential, 24/7)
Provides counselling, support, and referrals for problem gambling. -
Gambler's Help
Phone: 1800 858 858
Offers free counselling services across Victoria and other states.
International Resources
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UK: GamCare
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Free support for problem gambling in the UK. -
UK: GamStop
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling. -
Canada: Responsible Gambling Council
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org -
USA: National Council on Problem Gambling
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Phone: 1-800-522-4700
If You Need Help
If you or someone close to you is experiencing problems with gambling, please reach out for support. There is no shame in asking for help—professional counsellors are available to assist you confidentially and without judgment.
Contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 (Australia) or visit the support organizations listed above.
Remember: help is always available, and recovery is possible.