Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
Online pokies should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. Gambling should never be viewed as a way to make money, pay bills, or solve financial problems. Play responsibly and only with money you can afford to lose.
Remember: the house always has an edge. If you're not having fun, it's time to take a break.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction) to access online pokies and place bets on dreamingdogstudio.com.
If you are under the legal age in your location, you are prohibited from gambling. We take player protection seriously and verify the age of all users.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do any of these apply to you? If so, seek help immediately:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Hiding your gambling activities or lying about how much you gamble
- Gambling with money meant for bills, rent, or family expenses
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Neglecting family, work, or social commitments due to gambling
- Borrowing money to gamble or pay off gambling debts
- Spending increasing amounts of time and money on gambling
- Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or negative emotions
- Friends or family expressing concern about your gambling habits
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gambling Features
Most reputable online casinos offer tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to deposit per day, week, or month
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose in a session
- Reality Checks: Enable pop-up reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Time Limits: Set session time limits to remind you to take breaks
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from an online casino for a period of time or permanently
- Account Pause: Temporarily suspend your account without closing it
Use these features to maintain control over your gambling activities.
Get Help & Support
If you're struggling with problem gambling, professional help is available and free. Reach out to one of these organisations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online — Confidential counselling and support
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (Free, 24/7)
United Kingdom
- GamCare — Free support for problem gambling
www.gamcare.org.uk
Phone: 0808 802 0133 (Free, 24/7) - GamStop — National self-exclusion scheme
www.gamstop.co.uk
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling
www.ncpgambling.org
Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 (Free, confidential)
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council
www.responsiblegambling.org
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — Federal Centre for Health Education
www.bzga.de
If You Need Help, Reach Out Today
Problem gambling is a real issue, but recovery is possible. You don't have to handle it alone. The organisations listed above offer:
- Free and confidential counselling
- 24/7 support helplines
- Self-exclusion programs
- Resources for family members and friends
If you're struggling, contact one of these services today. Help is always available.