Responsible Gambling
Tools, warning signs, and Australian support services. Gambling is entertainment — never let it become anything more.
Tools, warning signs, and Australian support services. Gambling is entertainment — never let it become anything more.
Gambling is meant to be a form of paid entertainment, not a way to make money, escape problems, or recover losses. When it stops being fun, it has become a problem — and the sooner that's acknowledged, the easier the situation is to address. This page outlines the warning signs of problem gambling, the tools available to keep your play in check, and the Australian organisations ready to help if you or someone close to you is struggling.
Gambling harm rarely arrives all at once. It usually builds quietly, behind a series of small justifications. The following signs are common indicators that gambling has crossed from entertainment into harm:
If two or more of these resonate, it's worth speaking with a free, confidential support service. Help in Australia is widely available and entirely confidential — see the resources below.
Richards Casino provides a suite of in-account responsible gambling controls. These are free to activate and take effect immediately. We recommend setting limits before you start playing, not after losses have built up.
Cap how much you can deposit over a 24-hour, 7-day, or 30-day period. Once the limit is hit, no further deposits will process until the period resets. Reducing the limit takes effect immediately; increasing it takes effect after a cooling-off period.
Set a maximum loss threshold over a defined period. The platform halts wagering once the threshold is reached. This is particularly useful for players who prefer to manage outcomes rather than just inputs.
Receive a pop-up alert after a set period of continuous play (e.g. every 30 or 60 minutes). The reminder forces a pause to reflect on time and money spent.
A short break from your account, ranging from 24 hours to several weeks. During a time-out, login is blocked and no deposits or wagers can be made. Use this if you feel play is slipping out of balance and you need to step away.
A longer or permanent closure of your account. Once activated, the account cannot be reopened until the chosen period expires — and in some cases, not at all. Self-exclusion is the right step if you've recognised that gambling has become harmful and you need a hard stop.
To activate any of these tools, log into your Casino Richards account and visit the Responsible Gambling section in your profile. If you have trouble locating it, contact support directly.
If gambling has become a problem for you or someone you care about, the following Australian services offer free, confidential, professional support:
If someone close to you is showing signs of problem gambling, you don't need to navigate it alone. Gambling Help Online (1800 858 858) offers a dedicated stream for affected family members and friends — counselling, advice, and practical guidance on how to support a loved one without enabling further harm.
Online gambling is strictly for adults aged 18 and over. If you share a device with a minor, consider:
Gambling responsibly means staying in control of time, money, and emotional state. If any of those slip, step back. The tools and services on this page exist precisely because problem gambling is recognised, treatable, and — most importantly — not something you have to face alone.
Last updated: 19 May 2026.