Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Mary Per Shall, we believe that online pokies and casino gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. Gambling is never a reliable way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please gamble responsibly and within your means.
Age Verification
All players must be 18 years of age or older to access gambling services in Australia. If you are under 18, please do not use this website. Gambling is not suitable for minors and is illegal for anyone under the legal age.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following, you may have a gambling problem. Please seek help:
- Chasing losses — Continuing to gamble to recover money you've lost
- Hiding gambling — Concealing the extent of your gambling from family or friends
- Loss of control — Being unable to stop or limit your gambling sessions
- Gambling with borrowed money — Using credit, loans, or money you don't have
- Neglecting responsibilities — Missing work, school, or family obligations due to gambling
- Increased gambling — Needing to bet more money to achieve the same excitement
- Restlessness or irritability — Feeling anxious when unable to gamble
- Gambling to escape problems — Using gambling to cope with stress, anxiety, or depression
- Failed attempts to cut back — Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce your gambling
- Financial difficulties — Experiencing money problems due to gambling
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Many online operators offer tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits — Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period
- Loss Limits — Set a cap on how much you're willing to lose in a session or time frame
- Reality Checks — Receive notifications reminding you how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Time-Out — Take a temporary break from gambling for hours, days, or weeks
- Self-Exclusion — Exclude yourself from gambling sites for an extended period (typically 6 months to permanent)
Use these tools proactively to maintain healthy gambling habits.
Support Organisations & Help Services
If you're struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Contact one of these organisations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online — Free, confidential support for Australian residents
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (24/7 helpline) - Gamblers Anonymous — Peer support and 12-step meetings across Australia
www.gamblersanonymous.org.au
International Support
- GamCare (UK) — Counselling and support for problem gambling
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (UK) — National self-exclusion register for online gambling
www.gamstop.co.uk - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada) — Resources and support
www.responsiblegambling.org - National Council on Problem Gambling (USA) — Helpline and resources
www.ncpgambling.org
Phone: 1-800-522-4700
If You Need Help, Reach Out Today
Problem gambling is a serious issue, but recovery is possible. You don't have to face this alone. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling:
- Contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 (available 24/7)
- Visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au for online counselling
- Speak to a trusted family member, friend, or healthcare professional
- Use self-exclusion tools immediately if you feel out of control
Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Recovery starts with one step.