Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Mildura Dance International, we're committed to promoting safe and responsible gaming practices. PayID pokies and online gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only—never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Remember: the house always has an edge, and you should only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
Gaming is only for adults aged 18 years and over in Australia. If you are under 18, or under the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction, you must not use gaming services. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of age at any time.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do you recognise any of these warning signs in yourself or someone you know?
- Gambling with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
- Feeling restless or irritable when trying to reduce or stop gambling
- Chasing losses by continuing to gamble to recover lost money
- Hiding gambling activity or lying about the time or money spent gambling
- Using gambling as an escape from stress, anxiety, or depression
- Neglecting work, study, family, or relationships due to gambling
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
- Experiencing financial difficulties as a result of gambling
- Failed attempts to cut back or control gambling
- Gambling with money needed for essential expenses (rent, food, bills)
If you experience any of these signs, help is available.
Self-Help Tools & Limits
Many gaming platforms offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified timeframe
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose in a gaming session
- Session Time Limits: Set automatic session timeouts to prevent extended play
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders about how long and how much you've been playing
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gaming platforms
- Account Closure: Close your account if you wish to stop gaming entirely
Speak with your gaming provider about the tools available to you.
Support & Counselling Services
If you're struggling with gambling, professional help is available and confidential:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au – Free counselling and support services for Australians
- Gambling Help (Telephone): 1800 858 858 – Free, confidential support available 24/7
International Services
- GamCare (UK): www.gamcare.org.uk – Support for problem gambling in the UK
- GamStop (UK): www.gamstop.co.uk – National self-exclusion scheme for UK online gambling
- Responsible Gambling Council (Canada): www.responsiblegambling.org
- National Council on Problem Gambling (USA): www.ncpgambling.org – 1-800-522-4700
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (Germany): Support and resources for responsible gaming
If You Need Help, Reach Out
If you think you may have a problem with gambling, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in asking for support—professional counsellors are trained to help and all conversations are confidential.
Contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 (Australia) today.