Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
We're committed to promoting responsible gaming at Hands On Development. Online pokies and casino games should only be viewed as entertainment, never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. The odds always favor the house, and there is no guaranteed way to win.
Please gamble within your means and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
In Australia, you must be at least 18 years of age to gamble online. By accessing PayID pokies services through our website, you confirm that you are of legal gambling age in your jurisdiction and take full responsibility for your participation.
We do not permit access to our services by anyone under the legal gambling age. If you are under 18, please do not use our platform.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following behaviours in yourself or someone you know, it may indicate a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
- Gambling with money needed for bills, rent, food, or other essentials
- Hiding your gambling activity from family, friends, or partners
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Spending more time and money gambling than intended
- Unable to reduce or stop gambling despite wanting to
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Neglecting work, study, family, or social responsibilities
- Using gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Lying to others about the amount of time or money spent gambling
If any of these apply to you, help is available and you are not alone.
Self-Help Tools & Protections
Most reputable online gambling operators provide tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit in a day, week, or month
- Loss Limits: Set a limit on the maximum amount you're willing to lose in a session
- Reality Checks: Receive pop-up reminders of how long and how much you've been playing
- Session Time Limits: Automatically log out after a set period of gambling
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling platforms
- Account Cooling Off: Take a break from gambling for a set period
We encourage you to use these tools proactively. They are designed to help you maintain control over your gambling habits.
Support Organisations & Help Services
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Please reach out to one of these trusted organisations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online — Free, confidential, 24/7 online counselling and support
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au - Gambling Help Online Phone Counselling — 1800 858 858 (free call)
- Lifeline Australia — 13 11 14 (24 hours, 7 days a week)
- Beyond Blue — 1300 224 636 (mental health support)
International Resources
- GamCare (United Kingdom) — www.gamcare.org.uk
- GamStop (United Kingdom) — www.gamstop.co.uk
- Responsible Gambling Council (Canada) — www.responsiblegambling.org
- National Council on Problem Gambling (United States) — www.ncpgambling.org
Take Action Today
If you think you have a gambling problem, please seek help immediately. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness. Recovery is possible, and support services are free and confidential.
Contact Gambling Help Online today or call 1800 858 858 to speak with a counsellor.
Remember: You are not alone, and help is always available.
Our Commitment
Hands On Development is committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. We encourage all players to gamble responsibly, set limits, and seek help if needed. By choosing to gamble with us, you acknowledge that you understand the risks involved and accept full responsibility for your gaming decisions.