Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Cycling Into The Bin, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Pokies and online gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please gamble within your means and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
By accessing our website and participating in any gaming activities, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age (or the legal age for gambling in your jurisdiction in Australia). We take age verification seriously and comply with all Australian gambling regulations.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following, you may be developing a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by gambling with more money to recover what you've lost
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- Hiding your gambling activities from family, friends, or partners
- Borrowing money to fund gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Neglecting work, study, or personal relationships due to gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or negative emotions
- Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Experiencing financial difficulties as a result of gambling
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Most reputable gaming platforms offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to deposit within a specific timeframe
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose in a session or over time
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders about how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gaming platforms
- Time-Out: Take a break from gaming for a set period
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if needed
We encourage you to use these tools to help maintain healthy gaming habits.
Support Organizations
If you're struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Please reach out to one of these organizations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au — Free, confidential counselling and support for problem gambling in Australia
- Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 — Crisis support and counselling available 24/7
- Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 — Mental health support and counselling
United Kingdom
- GamCare: www.gamcare.org.uk — Free support for problem gambling
- GamStop: www.gamstop.co.uk — National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council: www.responsiblegambling.org — Resources and support for responsible gambling
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling: www.ncpgambling.org — Information and referral services for problem gambling
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA): Information and support for problem gambling prevention
If You Need Help
Don't hesitate to seek support. Problem gambling affects many people, and there is no shame in reaching out for help. Whether you're concerned about your own gaming habits or those of someone you know, the organizations listed above are equipped to provide confidential, non-judgmental support.
Your wellbeing is important to us. If you're struggling, please contact one of the support organizations above today.