Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At Call Australia, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Gambling should be enjoyed as entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. PayID Pokies and all forms of gambling carry risk and should only be played with money you can afford to lose.
Please gamble responsibly and within your means.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to access and use PayID Pokies services in Australia. We take age verification seriously and comply with all Australian gambling regulations. If you are under 18, please do not use our services.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following behaviours in yourself or someone you know, it may be time to seek help:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Hiding gambling activities or lying about the amount of money spent
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Neglecting family, work, or other responsibilities due to gambling
- Experiencing anxiety, depression, or mood changes related to gambling
- Borrowing money or going into debt to gamble
- Being unable to cut down or stop gambling despite wanting to
- Using gambling as an escape from stress, problems, or negative emotions
- Friends or family expressing concern about your gambling
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gaming Features
Many online gaming platforms offer built-in tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose before taking a break
- Reality Checks: Enable notifications that remind you how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Time Limits: Set automatic session timeouts to prevent extended gambling sessions
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gaming accounts
- Spending Trackers: Monitor your gambling expenditure in real-time
We encourage you to utilise these tools as part of your responsible gaming strategy.
Support Organisations
If you need help, support is available. The following organisations provide free, confidential assistance:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online — Free counselling and support for problem gambling
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (24/7 helpline)
International Support
- GamCare (United Kingdom) — Support and counselling for problem gambling
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (United Kingdom) — National self-exclusion scheme
www.gamstop.co.uk - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada) — Evidence-based resources and support
www.responsiblegambling.org - National Council on Problem Gambling (United States) — Helpline and resources
www.ncpgambling.org
Phone: 1-800-522-4700
If You Need Help
If you're struggling with gambling, please reach out to one of the support organisations listed above. Help is available, and you don't have to face this alone. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Your wellbeing matters. If gambling is affecting your life, please seek assistance today.