Responsible Gaming

Gambling involves risk, and there is no guaranteed way to win. The outcome of a game or bet is not changed by previous results, the amount you have spent or how long you have been playing. A win does not mean that another win is due, and a loss does not mean that a win is more likely next. Avoid chasing losses by continuing to gamble in an attempt to recover money that has already been lost.

Before you play, decide how much time and money you are comfortable spending. Only use money that is available for entertainment after essential expenses have been paid. Never use borrowed money, money needed for household costs or funds set aside for bills, rent, education or other important commitments. If gambling stops feeling enjoyable or starts creating stress, taking a break is a sensible step.

Keep your decisions clear

• Set a spending limit before you begin and do not increase it during a session.
• Set a time limit and take regular breaks away from the screen.
• Do not gamble when you are upset, tired, under the influence of alcohol or affected by medication.
• Treat wins as part of the entertainment experience rather than as income.
• Keep gambling separate from important financial decisions and everyday responsibilities.
• Avoid gambling to escape personal problems, loneliness, anxiety or low mood.

You are responsible for following the laws and age requirements that apply where you live in Australia. Do not allow another person to use your account, and keep your login information private. Account sharing can make it harder to monitor activity and may create security, identity and responsible gaming risks.

Problem gambling can affect anyone. It is not always defined by how often a person gambles or the size of their bets. It may be shown by changes in behaviour, mood, finances, relationships or daily responsibilities. Noticing warning signs early can make it easier to take action.

Possible warning signs

• Spending more time or money gambling than you originally intended.
• Repeatedly trying to reduce or stop gambling without being able to do so.
• Chasing losses or feeling that a big win is needed to put things right.
• Gambling with money intended for bills, food, rent or other necessities.
• Borrowing money, selling belongings or using credit to continue gambling.
• Hiding gambling activity, losses or account information from family and friends.
• Feeling restless, irritable or unhappy when trying to take a break.
• Thinking about gambling during work, study, family time or other activities.
• Missing responsibilities, appointments or social commitments because of gambling.
• Experiencing conflict, financial pressure, anxiety or low mood connected with gambling.

A single warning sign can be a reason to pause and review your habits. You do not need to wait for gambling to cause serious financial or personal harm before seeking help. Speaking with someone you trust or an independent support service can provide a private, practical way to understand what is happening and consider your options.

If someone close to you is affected by gambling, their behaviour is not your responsibility to manage alone. Encourage them to seek appropriate support, protect shared finances where possible and obtain independent advice before lending money or covering gambling-related debts.

Responsible gaming tools can help you make decisions before gambling becomes difficult to manage. The tools and settings available may depend on the account, product or service involved. Read the relevant account information and terms carefully so you understand how a setting works, when it takes effect and whether it can be changed.

Consider using practical safeguards

• Set a deposit, spending or loss limit that reflects your personal entertainment budget.
• Choose a session reminder or time limit where this option is available.
• Use reality checks or activity information to review how long and how often you play.
• Take a temporary break if you feel distracted, stressed or tempted to chase losses.
• Request account restrictions or a self-exclusion period if you need stronger protection.
• Remove saved payment methods and reduce access to gambling platforms during a break.
• Use banking or device controls that can help limit gambling transactions or access.
• Review your account activity regularly and check that it matches your own records.
• Do not increase limits simply because you have lost money or experienced a win.

A limit is most effective when it is realistic, agreed in advance and treated as a firm boundary. If you are finding it difficult to follow your own limit, do not respond by setting a higher one. Consider stopping play and requesting a longer break or self-exclusion instead. Restrictions may not remove every risk, so they should be used alongside a personal budget, time management and independent support where appropriate.

Take a deliberate break

A break can be useful after an unusually long session, a significant loss or a period of increased stress. During a break, avoid trying to win back money, reviewing gambling content or moving to another gambling service to continue playing. Use the time to focus on sleep, work, family, exercise or other activities that support your wellbeing. If a short break does not feel sufficient, consider asking for self-exclusion and contacting a support service.

If gambling is affecting your finances, relationships, work, study or wellbeing, support is available. An independent gambling counsellor or support service can help you make a plan without judgement. In Australia, you can look for a service operating in your state or territory, or use a recognised national gambling support service. These services may offer confidential information, counselling, financial guidance and support for family members.

You can also speak with your general practitioner or another qualified health professional. They may help you understand the effects of gambling on your mental health and refer you to suitable local assistance. If financial problems are involved, consider obtaining independent financial counselling before taking out credit, borrowing money or making arrangements to repay gambling losses.

If you need immediate help

If gambling has contributed to thoughts of self-harm, suicide, violence or immediate danger, stop gambling and seek urgent assistance through emergency services or a crisis support service in your area. If you are concerned about someone else being at immediate risk, do not leave them alone where it is unsafe to do so and seek urgent help.

Our approach to safer gambling

Yellowbat Casino provides responsible gaming information so players can make informed choices. We may ask questions or request information where required to support account safety, identity checks or responsible gambling processes. Any account review, restriction, suspension or self-exclusion process is handled in line with the applicable rules, policies and legal requirements. Responsible gaming measures do not guarantee that losses will be prevented, so players should remain aware of their own behaviour and seek independent help when needed.

For more information about available account controls or to request assistance with a gambling break, use the relevant support or account features provided on the website. Do not create another account or use another person's account to avoid a restriction. If you have questions about your gambling, speaking with an independent support service is often the best next step.