Responsible Gambling
Gambling should always be fun and entertaining. Ripper Pokies is committed to promoting safe, responsible gambling practices. If gambling stops being enjoyable, it's time to seek help. Free, confidential support is available 24/7 in Australia.
Know the Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can affect anyone. Recognising the early warning signs is the first step to getting help. You may have a gambling problem if you:
- Spend more money or time gambling than you intend to
- Chase losses by gambling more to win back money
- Feel anxious, irritable or restless when not gambling
- Lie to family or friends about how much you gamble
- Gamble to escape stress, problems, or negative feelings
- Borrow money or sell possessions to fund gambling
- Miss work, school, or family commitments because of gambling
Tools for Responsible Play
Ripper Casino provides a range of responsible gambling tools available directly in your account:
- Deposit limits – Set daily, weekly, or monthly deposit caps
- Session time limits – Limit how long you play in a single session
- Loss limits – Define a maximum amount you are willing to lose
- Self-exclusion – Request a temporary or permanent exclusion from the casino
- Reality checks – Receive pop-up reminders during play sessions
- Cool-off periods – Take a break from gambling for a set period
To access these tools, log in to your Ripper Casino account and navigate to the responsible gambling section, or contact their 24/7 live chat support team.
Free Help and Support in Australia
If you need to speak with someone about a gambling problem, these services are free, confidential, and available around the clock:
- National Gambling Helpline: Call 1800 858 858 (free, 24/7)
- Gambling Help Online: gamblinghelponline.org.au – chat, phone, and counselling
- Gambling Therapy: gamblingtherapy.org – international online support
- BeGambleAware: begambleaware.org
- GamCare: gamcare.org.uk
- Lifeline Australia: Call 13 11 14 (crisis support, 24/7)
Tips for Safer Gambling
Even when gambling for fun, it's important to maintain healthy habits:
- Only gamble with money you can afford to lose
- Set a budget before you start and stick to it
- Treat gambling as entertainment, not a way to make money
- Take regular breaks during play sessions
- Do not gamble under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Never chase your losses – accept them and stop
- Balance gambling with other leisure activities
Underage Gambling
Gambling is strictly prohibited for persons under 18 years of age. This website contains information intended exclusively for adults. Ripper Casino verifies the age of all players during registration. If you are concerned about underage gambling, you can install filtering software to restrict access to gambling websites.
Self-Exclusion Schemes
Australia operates state-based self-exclusion programmes. You can self-exclude from multiple venues and online operators simultaneously through services like BetStop – the National Self-Exclusion Register. Visit betstop.gov.au to register for free.