Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Ascot Business Advisors, we believe that gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Like any form of entertainment, it should only be enjoyed with money you can afford to lose.
If you choose to gamble at Star Casino or any other venue, please do so responsibly and within your means.
Age Verification
Gambling in Australia is strictly reserved for individuals who are 18 years of age or older. It is illegal for anyone under the legal gambling age to participate in gaming activities.
If you are not 18 years of age or older, please do not proceed with any gambling activities.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. If you recognise any of the following warning signs in yourself or someone you know, it may be time to seek help:
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- Constantly thinking about gambling or planning your next gambling session
- Chasing losses by gambling more to try to recover money you've lost
- Hiding gambling behaviour from family, friends, or healthcare providers
- Using gambling to escape problems, stress, anxiety, or depression
- Borrowing money or getting into debt to fund gambling
- Neglecting work, study, family, or social commitments due to gambling
- Experiencing irritability or mood changes when trying to cut back on gambling
- Failed attempts to control, cut back on, or stop gambling
- Feeling a need to gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve the desired excitement
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gambling Features
Most reputable casinos and gambling venues offer tools to help you maintain control. These include:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified time period
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose during a gambling session
- Session Time Limits: Set automatic reminders or cut-offs for how long you gamble
- Reality Checks: Regular pop-up reminders of how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling venues and online platforms
Ask Star Casino staff or check their website for information on how to access these tools.
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
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Available 24/7 with phone and online chat support - Gamblers Anonymous Australia – Peer support meetings across Australia
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.au
International Resources
- GamCare (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (United Kingdom) – National self-exclusion scheme
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org - National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Get Help Today
If you believe you may have a problem with gambling, or if your gambling is affecting your health, relationships, finances, or well-being, please seek help immediately.
There is no shame in reaching out. Support is available, and recovery is possible. Contact Gambling Help Online or one of the organisations listed above to speak with a trained counsellor who can provide confidential assistance.
Remember: You are not alone, and help is just a phone call or click away.