Responsible Gambling
Last updated: 20 August 2026
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Free, confidential support is available 24/7. Call Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858, or chat online at GamblingHelpOnline.org.au.
Gambling should always be entertainment — never a way to make money or solve financial problems. Okiepokies is committed to promoting safer play and pointing Australian players to trusted support services.
Know Your Limits
Before you play, set strict limits on time and money. Only gamble what you can afford to lose. Never chase losses — if you're playing to recover money, stop immediately.
Signs of Problem Gambling
- Gambling more than you can afford to lose
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble
- Hiding gambling activity from family or friends
- Neglecting work, family, or other responsibilities
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed when not gambling
- Failed attempts to cut back or stop
- Chasing losses with bigger bets
If any of these apply to you, please reach out for help. Problem gambling is treatable and you are not alone.
Self-Exclusion Tools
Licensed operators offer account-level tools such as deposit limits, session reminders, and self-exclusion. In Australia, BetStop is the National Self-Exclusion Register — it can block you from licensed interactive wagering services for a period you choose. Use these tools if you need a break; they are free and confidential.
Underage Gambling
Gambling is strictly for adults aged 18+. Okiepokies does not allow under-18s to use this site. If you suspect a minor is gambling, contact the operator's support team and, where relevant, report the activity to the appropriate authority.
Our Commitment
Okiepokies only lists casinos that meet our editorial standards for licensing, transparency, and player protection tools (including deposit limits, session controls, and self-exclusion). We never promote gambling as a way to earn money.
Australian Support Services
National & online help
- Gambling Help Online — 1800 858 858 — free 24/7 phone, chat, and email support
- BetStop — National Self-Exclusion Register — Exclude yourself from licensed interactive wagering services in Australia
- Gambler's Help — Counselling and support services across Australia
- Lifeline — 13 11 14 — crisis support and suicide prevention (24/7)
- Beyond Blue — 1300 22 4636 — mental health support
Additional Resources
- Gambling Therapy — free online counselling and live chat (global)
- Gamblers Anonymous Australia — peer support meetings
Not sure if you have a problem? Start with Gambling Help Online — support is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
