Riches88 Responsible Gambling

Gambling carries a risk of losing money and should be treated as entertainment, not a source of income. Staying informed and setting personal boundaries supports a healthier relationship with gambling. The following principles guide responsible play.

• Set personal limits before starting a session;
• Play only with a budget that is affordable and set aside for entertainment;
• Avoid chasing losses by placing further bets to recover money already lost;
• Take regular breaks during play to maintain perspective;
• Keep gambling in balance with other areas of life, including family, work and social activities;
• Stop playing when gambling is no longer enjoyable.

Gambling addiction can develop gradually and may not be obvious in its early stages. Early recognition of the warning signs gives a person the opportunity to seek support before problems worsen. Professional help is available and can make a significant difference.

• Money or time spent on gambling beyond what was planned;
• Losses chased by continuing to play in an attempt to win back money;
• Money borrowed from others to fund gambling;
• Gambling kept secret from family or friends;
• Work, family responsibilities or other duties neglected because of gambling;
• Gambling used to escape stress, anxiety or difficult emotions;
• Repeated unsuccessful attempts to reduce or stop gambling;
• Irritability, restlessness or anxiety when not gambling.

Control over gambling behaviour is possible with practical steps and the right support. Riches88 encourages every player to be honest with themselves about their habits. The following recommendations may help a person stay in control or begin to regain it.

• Set a budget before starting to play, and do not exceed it regardless of outcomes;
• Set a time limit for each gambling session;
• Keep gambling expenses separate from loans, bills and essential living costs;
• Take regular breaks during and between gambling sessions;
• Talk to someone trusted, such as a friend, family member or a professional help service, if gambling is causing concern.

Free, confidential support is available to anyone in Australia who is concerned about their gambling or the gambling of someone close to them. A call to a professional service is a positive and practical step.

• Gambling Help Online provides free and confidential counselling available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by phone on 1800 858 858;
• BetStop is the National Self-Exclusion Register, which allows a person to exclude themselves from all licensed Australian online gambling services;
• Lifeline offers 24-hour crisis support and can be reached by phone on 13 11 14.

Any player who has concerns about their gambling is encouraged to contact Riches88 support, which is available 24 hours a day. Support can be reached through the following channels.

• Live Chat, accessible through the menu;
• Telegram bot.