Responsible Gaming

Our Commitment to You

At hotpinkballroom.com, we believe that playing real pokies online in Australia should always be a form of entertainment — never a way to earn money, pay off debts, or solve financial problems. Gambling outcomes are based on chance, and the odds are always in favour of the operator over time. If gambling stops being fun, it's time to stop.

We encourage every visitor to set a budget before playing, stick to it, and never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose. Please treat any money you wager as the cost of entertainment — not as an investment.

Age Verification

In Australia, you must be at least 18 years of age to gamble legally. Underage gambling is strictly prohibited. Licensed operators are required to verify the age and identity of all players, and accounts found to belong to minors will be closed and any winnings forfeited.

If you share your device with children or young people, we strongly recommend:

• Keeping your login details and payment information private and secure
• Using parental control software to block gambling sites
• Never leaving gambling sessions open and unattended

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can affect anyone. Ask yourself honestly whether any of the following apply to you:

• Chasing losses — gambling more to try to win back money you've lost
• Hiding your gambling from family, friends, or your partner
• Borrowing money, selling belongings, or using credit to fund gambling
• Spending more time or money on gambling than you planned
• Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, depression, or boredom
• Neglecting work, study, relationships, or responsibilities because of gambling
• Lying about how much you gamble or how much you've lost
• Feeling irritable or restless when you try to cut down or stop
• Repeated unsuccessful attempts to control, cut back, or stop gambling

If you recognise one or more of these signs in yourself or someone you care about, it may be time to seek support. Recognising the problem is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Self-Help Tools

Licensed gambling operators offer a range of tools to help you stay in control. We encourage you to use them before you start playing:

• Deposit limits — set a maximum amount you can deposit daily, weekly, or monthly
• Loss limits — cap how much you can lose within a set period
• Session time limits and reality checks — receive on-screen reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
• Cooling-off periods — take a short break from gambling for 24 hours, a week, or longer
• Self-exclusion — block yourself from gambling services for a longer period. In Australia, you can register with BetStop, the National Self-Exclusion Register, to exclude yourself from all licensed Australian online and phone wagering services

Support Organisations

Free, confidential help is available 24/7. You don't have to face this alone:

• Gambling Help Online (Australia) — free, confidential counselling and support, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au or call 1800 858 858
• BetStop — National Self-Exclusion Register (Australia) — www.betstop.gov.au
• Lifeline Australia — crisis support and suicide prevention, call 13 11 14 (24/7)
• Gamblers Anonymous Australia — peer support groups — www.gamblersanonymous.org.au

Take Action Today

If gambling is no longer fun, or if it's causing harm to you or the people around you, please reach out for help today. Support is free, confidential, and non-judgemental — and it works. Call 1800 858 858 or visit Gambling Help Online to speak with a trained counsellor right now.

Remember: gambling is a form of entertainment. Set limits, stay in control, and know when to stop. When the fun stops — stop.