Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income

At Payid Casino, we believe gambling should only ever be viewed as entertainment. It is never a reliable way to make money or solve financial problems. Playing should be fun, social, and within your means—never a source of income or a way to recover losses.

If you're gambling to earn money, chase losses, or escape problems, it's time to seek help. Please read the information below and reach out to support services if you need assistance.

Age Verification

In Australia, you must be 18 years of age or older to gamble legally. By accessing Payid Casino, you confirm that you are of legal age in your jurisdiction and that you accept our Terms and Conditions.

If you are under 18, please do not gamble. If you know a young person who is gambling illegally, encourage them to speak with a trusted adult.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can develop quickly and affect your finances, relationships, and mental health. Check if any of these warning signs apply to you:

• Chasing losses: Gambling more to try to win back money you've lost
• Hiding gambling: Keeping your gambling secret from family or friends
• Increasing stakes: Needing to bet larger amounts to feel excitement
• Neglecting responsibilities: Missing work, school, or family commitments to gamble
• Financial strain: Using money meant for bills, rent, or essentials to gamble
• Failed attempts to stop: Trying to cut back but being unable to do so
• Mood changes: Becoming irritable, anxious, or depressed when not gambling
• Borrowing to gamble: Taking out loans or borrowing money to fund gambling
• Relationship problems: Gambling causing conflict with loved ones
• Escape gambling: Gambling to cope with stress, anxiety, or sadness

If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone you know, please seek help immediately.

Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features

Payid Casino provides tools to help you maintain control over your gambling:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a day, week, or month
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose in a given period
• Reality Checks: Receive pop-up reminders of how long you've been playing and money spent
• Session Time Limits: Set a maximum duration for each gaming session
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from Payid Casino
• Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop gambling

If you wish to access these tools, please contact our customer support team or visit your account settings.

Support Organisations

If you are struggling with gambling, please reach out to one of these organisations. They provide free, confidential support:

Australia

• Gambling Help Online
  Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
  Free counselling and support for problem gambling in Australia
• Lifeline Australia
  Phone: 13 11 14
  24/7 crisis support and counselling
• Beyond Blue
  Phone: 1300 22 4636
  Support for mental health and wellbeing

International Support

• GamCare (United Kingdom)
  Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
  Counselling and support for problem gambling in the UK
• GamStop (United Kingdom)
  Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
  National self-exclusion scheme for the UK
• Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
  Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
  Resources and support for problem gambling in Canada
• National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
  Website: www.ncpgambling.org
  Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
  Support and referrals for problem gambling in the US

Take Action Today

If you think you may have a gambling problem, seek help now. There is no shame in reaching out—support services are free, confidential, and available 24/7.

Contact Gambling Help Online on 1300 789 000 or visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au

Remember: gambling should be entertainment. If it's causing you harm, it's time to stop.