Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At Beetle Bottoms, we believe that online pokies and gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. While playing pokies can be fun, it's important to understand that the odds always favour the house. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and never chase your losses.
Age Verification
Online gambling in Australia is only available to persons aged 18 years and over. If you are under 18, you must not access or use any gambling services on this website. By using Beetle Bottoms, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age and meet all legal requirements to participate in online gambling in your jurisdiction.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. If you recognise any of these warning signs in yourself or someone you know, please seek help immediately:
- Spending more money or time gambling than intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Feeling anxious or irritable when trying to cut down or stop gambling
- Hiding gambling activity or lying about the amount spent
- Using gambling as a way to escape problems or cope with negative emotions
- Neglecting family, work, or social responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Experiencing relationship problems related to gambling
- Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling
- Feeling a need to gamble with increasing amounts for the same excitement
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gambling Features
We provide several tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a daily, weekly, or monthly limit on the amount you can deposit
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum loss limit to prevent excessive losses
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders during play sessions about how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Session Time Limits: Automatically end your session after a predetermined period
- Self-Exclusion: Exclude yourself from gambling for a period you choose, temporarily or permanently
- Account Cooling Off: Take a mandatory break from gambling
To access these tools, please log into your account settings or contact our support team.
Support Organisations & Resources
If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling, please reach out to one of these trusted organisations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online — Free confidential counselling and support
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au - Lifeline — 24/7 crisis support
Phone: 13 11 14
International Resources
- GamCare (United Kingdom) — Free support and advice
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (United Kingdom) — National self-exclusion scheme
www.gamstop.co.uk - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
www.responsiblegambling.org - National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
www.ncpgambling.org
Need Help?
If you're experiencing problems with gambling, please don't hesitate to seek help. Support is available 24/7, and there is no shame in reaching out. Contact Gambling Help Online at www.gamblinghelponline.org.au or call your local support service today.
Remember: Gambling should be fun. If it's not, it's time to seek help.