Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At heyydreamswim.com, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Online pokies and casino games should be enjoyed purely 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 view gambling as an investment or income source.
Age Verification
In Australia, you must be at least 18 years old to legally participate in gambling activities. We take age verification seriously and comply with all Australian gambling regulations. By accessing our site, you confirm that you are of legal gambling age in your jurisdiction.
Parents and guardians: If you're concerned about a young person's access to gambling sites, please use parental control tools on your devices and monitor online activity.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do you recognise any of these warning signs in yourself or someone you know?
- Constantly thinking about gambling or past gambling sessions
- Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money to feel the same excitement
- Chasing losses by continuing to gamble to recover money lost
- Hiding gambling activities, lying about time or money spent gambling
- Gambling affecting relationships, work, or education
- Using gambling to escape problems, stress, anxiety, or depression
- Neglecting responsibilities to gamble
- Feeling irritable or anxious when trying to reduce gambling
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
If you've identified with any of these signs, please reach out for support immediately.
Self-Help Tools
Most reputable Australian online gaming platforms offer built-in responsible gaming tools. These include:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose within a given timeframe
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic pop-up reminders about how long you've been playing and how much you've wagered
- Session Time Limits: Set a maximum duration for your gaming sessions
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling platforms
Use these tools proactively to maintain control over your gambling behaviour.
Support Organizations
If you're struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Please contact one of these organisations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free confidential counselling and support for problem gambling
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (free call, 24/7) - Lifeline Australia – Crisis support and counselling
Phone: 13 11 14 (24/7) - Beyond Blue – Mental health support (many problem gamblers experience depression and anxiety)
Phone: 1300 224 636
International Support
- United Kingdom: GamCare – www.gamcare.org.uk
- United Kingdom: GamStop – www.gamstop.co.uk
- Canada: Responsible Gambling Council – www.responsiblegambling.org
- United States: National Council on Problem Gambling – www.ncpgambling.org
If You Need Help, Please Reach Out
Problem gambling is a serious issue, but it's treatable. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Whether you're struggling yourself or concerned about someone else, the organisations listed above offer free, confidential support.
Remember: You don't have to face this alone. Help is just a phone call or click away.