Responsible Gaming
Our Commitment to Responsible Gaming
At yespleaseperth.com.au, we are committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. We work with Playamo to ensure that gambling is enjoyed as entertainment only, and should never be viewed as a way to earn money or solve financial problems.
Age Verification
Gambling is only legal for persons aged 18 years and over in Australia, or the legal gambling age in your state or territory. By accessing Playamo through our site, you confirm that you meet the legal age requirement for your jurisdiction. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of age at any time.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can affect anyone. Please review the following warning signs and seek help if you recognize any of these behaviors in yourself or someone you know:
- Chasing losses: Continuing to gamble to recover money you've lost
- Hiding gambling activity: Being secretive about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Spending more than intended: Regularly gambling for longer or with more money than planned
- Financial difficulties: Borrowing money or experiencing debt due to gambling
- Neglecting responsibilities: Missing work, school, or family commitments to gamble
- Using gambling to escape: Gambling to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, or other emotions
- Needing to gamble more: Requiring increasingly larger bets to achieve the same excitement
- Failed attempts to stop: Unsuccessful tries to cut back or quit gambling
- Irritability when not gambling: Becoming anxious or irritable when unable to gamble
- Relationship strain: Arguments with family or friends about gambling habits
Self-Help Tools & Controls
Playamo offers a range of responsible gaming tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to deposit within a specified time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Establish a maximum amount you're willing to lose during a gaming session
- Reality Checks: Receive reminders during play to help you keep track of time and money spent
- Session Time Limits: Set a maximum duration for your gaming sessions
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from your account, preventing access for a set period
To access these tools on Playamo, log into your account and visit the Responsible Gaming section in your account settings.
Support Organizations & Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. The following organizations provide confidential support and resources:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online - Free, confidential counseling and information
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (24/7)
International Resources
- GamCare (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (United Kingdom) - Multi-operator self-exclusion scheme
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org - National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org - Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (Germany) - Federal Centre for Health Education
Website: www.bzga.de
Take Action Now
If you believe you have a gambling problem, or if someone you care about does, please reach out for support today. Problem gambling is a serious issue, but recovery is possible with help. Don't hesitate to contact Gambling Help Online at 1800 858 858 or visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au for free, confidential support.
Remember: gambling should be fun and entertaining. If it's causing you stress, financial hardship, or affecting your relationships, it's time to seek help.