Responsible Gaming
Introduction
At Melbourne Lash and Co, we believe that betting should be enjoyed as entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Gambling should never interfere with your health, relationships, work, or financial wellbeing. Please gamble responsibly and within your means.
Age Verification
By accessing betting sites through our affiliate links, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher. Underage gambling is illegal and harmful. If you are under the legal age, please do not attempt to gamble.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following, you may be developing a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
- Gambling with money intended for bills, rent, groceries, or other essentials
- Hiding gambling activities or lying to friends and family about the time or money spent gambling
- Feeling the need to gamble with increasing amounts to achieve the same level of excitement
- Unable to stop or cut back on gambling despite wanting to
- Neglecting work, school, family, or social obligations due to gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Borrowing money or going into debt to gamble
- Experiencing anxiety, irritability, or restlessness when unable to gamble
- Failed attempts to reduce or control gambling
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone you know, please reach out for support.
Self-Help Tools
Most reputable betting operators provide tools to help you gamble responsibly:
- Deposit Limits: Set a daily, weekly, or monthly limit on the amount you can deposit
- Loss Limits: Restrict the amount you're willing to lose in a specified period
- Reality Checks: Enable pop-up notifications to remind you how long you've been gambling
- Time Limits: Set a maximum duration for your gambling sessions
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from betting sites
- Account Closure: Close your account if you need to step away from gambling entirely
These tools are available through your betting operator's account settings. Use them proactively to maintain control.
Support Organizations in Australia
If you or someone you care about needs help, these organisations provide free, confidential support:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au — Free counselling, information, and self-help resources for people concerned about their gambling
- Gambler's Help: Phone 1800 858 858 — 24/7 free telephone counselling service across Victoria and the broader region
International Support
- GamCare (UK): www.gamcare.org.uk — Support and treatment for problem gamblers
- GamStop (UK): www.gamstop.co.uk — National self-exclusion scheme
- Responsible Gambling Council (Canada): www.responsiblegambling.org
- National Council on Problem Gambling (USA): www.ncpgambling.org — 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
Call to Action
If you think you may have a gambling problem, please seek help today. There is no shame in reaching out — problem gambling affects people from all backgrounds, and support is available.
Contact Gambling Help Online or call 1800 858 858 to speak with a counsellor. The earlier you seek help, the better your chances of recovery.
Betting should be fun. If it stops being fun, stop and get help.