Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Yardmill, we believe that online pokies and casino gaming should be enjoyed as entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. While gaming can be fun and exciting, it's important to gamble responsibly and within your means.
Please remember: the house always has a mathematical edge, and losing is a real possibility. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
In Australia, you must be at least 18 years of age to participate in online gaming and pokies. If you are under 18, please do not use our services.
We are committed to preventing underage gambling and take age verification seriously. By accessing our site, you confirm that you are of legal age in your jurisdiction.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following, you may have a gambling problem. Please seek help:
- Constantly thinking about gambling or past gaming sessions
- Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
- Repeatedly trying to cut back or stop gambling without success
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
- Lying to family, friends, or others about the extent of your gambling
- Jeopardizing relationships, education, or career opportunities due to gambling
- Turning to gambling to escape problems, anxiety, or depression
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Feeling restless or irritable when trying to reduce gambling
- Using gaming as a way to cope with negative emotions
If any of these apply to you, support is available.
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gaming Options
Most reputable online gaming operators 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, or monthly).
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose during a gaming session.
- Reality Checks: Enable pop-up reminders during gameplay to track how long you've been gaming.
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gaming platforms if you feel control is slipping.
- Cool-Off Periods: Take a break from gaming for a set period to reassess your habits.
- Session Time Limits: Set automatic cutoffs for gaming sessions.
Take advantage of these tools—they're designed to protect you and promote responsible gaming.
Support Organisations & Resources
If you're struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Please reach out to one of these organisations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free, confidential support for Australian residents
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
National Helpline: 1800 858 858 (24/7, free call) - Lifeline Australia – Crisis support and counselling
Phone: 13 11 14 (24/7)
www.lifeline.org.au
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free, confidential support and counselling
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop – UK National Self-Exclusion Scheme
www.gamstop.co.uk
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council
www.responsiblegambling.org
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling – Free helpline and referrals
www.ncpgambling.org
National Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (24/7)
International
- Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support groups worldwide
www.gamblersanonymous.org
If You're Struggling, Seek Help Today
Problem gambling is a serious issue, but recovery is possible. If you or someone you know is experiencing gambling-related problems, please don't hesitate to reach out to one of the support organisations above.
You are not alone, and help is available.
Remember: gambling should always be fun, controlled, and within your means. If it's affecting your mental health, finances, or relationships, it's time to seek support.
Our Commitment
Yardmill is committed to promoting responsible gaming across all our services. We support harm minimisation and encourage all players to make informed decisions about their gaming habits.