Responsible Gaming
Our Commitment to Responsible Gaming
At Henty Riding Club, we believe that online pokies should be enjoyed purely as entertainment. Gambling should never be viewed as a way to earn money, pay bills, or solve financial problems. We're committed to promoting responsible gaming practices and supporting our players' wellbeing.
Age Verification
Online pokies in Australia are strictly for players aged 18 years and over. If you are under 18, you must not gamble. We take age verification seriously and verify all players' ages before allowing access to our recommended gaming platforms.
If you are under the legal age to gamble, please leave this website immediately.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can affect anyone. If you recognise any of the following signs in your own behaviour, it may be time to seek help:
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to win back money you've lost
- Hiding gambling activities or lying to friends and family about how much you gamble
- Neglecting work, school, family, or hobbies due to gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed when not gambling
- Borrowing money to gamble or gamble to pay off debts
- Failing repeatedly when trying to cut down or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems, stress, or difficult emotions
- Experiencing relationship conflicts due to gambling
- Experiencing financial difficulties as a result of gambling
Self-Help Tools
Most reputable Australian online gaming platforms offer built-in tools to help you gamble responsibly:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose in a given period
- Reality Checks: Receive pop-up reminders about how long and how much you've been playing
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from a gaming platform
- Session Time Limits: Set automatic log-out times to control your playing duration
We encourage you to use these tools to maintain control over your gambling activities.
Support Organizations in Australia
If you're struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Australia has excellent support services:
Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Free, confidential online counselling and information service for problem gambling in Australia. Available 24/7.
Lifeline Australia
Phone: 13 11 14
24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention service. Available to all Australians.
Beyond Blue
Phone: 1300 224 636
Website: www.beyondblue.org.au
Support for depression, anxiety, and mental health challenges, which often accompany problem gambling.
International Support Resources
If you're accessing gaming platforms from outside Australia or require additional support:
- GamCare (UK): www.gamcare.org.uk
- GamStop (UK): www.gamstop.co.uk – Multi-operator self-exclusion scheme
- Responsible Gambling Council (Canada): www.responsiblegambling.org
- National Council on Problem Gambling (USA): www.ncpgambling.org
Take Action Today
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, please seek help immediately. Problem gambling is a treatable condition, and support is available.
Contact Gambling Help Online or call Lifeline on 13 11 14 to speak with a counsellor who can help.
Remember: gambling should be fun and entertaining. If it's causing harm, it's time to seek support.