Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At Country Music Stampede, we believe that online pokies should be enjoyed as entertainment only. Gambling should never be viewed as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. It's important to gamble within your means and only spend what you can afford to lose.
Play for fun, set limits, and always maintain control over your gaming activities.
Age Verification
All players must be at least 18 years of age or the legal gambling age in their jurisdiction to use our services. In Australia, the legal age for online gambling is 18 years old.
If you are under the legal gambling age in your location, please do not access our pokies games. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to verify your age at any time.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do you recognise any of these warning signs? If so, it may be time to seek help:
- Chasing losses by gambling with more money to recover what you've lost
- Gambling with more money or for longer periods than intended
- Hiding gambling activities or lying about the amount of time or money spent
- Neglecting work, family, or social responsibilities due to gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to cut back or stop gambling
- Borrowing money or using credit to fund gambling activities
- Continued gambling despite negative financial, social, or emotional consequences
- Using gambling as a way to escape problems or relieve stress
- Failed attempts to reduce or control gambling
- Experiencing relationship conflicts due to gambling behaviour
Self-Help Tools & Features
Many online casinos offer responsible gaming tools to help you maintain control. These may include:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a limit on the total amount you're willing to lose during a gaming session
- Reality Checks: Receive regular pop-up reminders about how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Session Time Limits: Automatically log out after a set period of play
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from accessing gaming platforms
We encourage you to use these tools to manage your gambling responsibly.
Support Organisations & Helplines
If you're struggling with gambling, professional help is available. Please reach out to one of these trusted organisations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online — Free, confidential online support and counselling
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (toll-free, 24/7)
International
- GamCare (United Kingdom) — Free, confidential support and treatment
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) — 1-800-GAMBLER
www.ncpgambling.org
Need Help?
If you think you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in reaching out — support is available and recovery is possible.
Contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 or visit their website for confidential support, counselling, and resources.
Remember: Gambling should be fun. If it's not, it's time to get help.