Responsible Gaming

Velvet Spins Casino supports a safer approach to gambling. Gambling should be an optional form of entertainment, not a way to make money, solve financial problems or manage difficult emotions. Before playing, consider your circumstances, set limits that suit your budget and take regular breaks. If gambling stops feeling enjoyable or begins to affect your finances, relationships, work or wellbeing, stop and seek support.

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Gamble for entertainment, not income

Casino games are games of chance. Results are determined by the relevant game mechanics, and previous outcomes do not predict future results. A win is never guaranteed, and there is no reliable strategy that can turn gambling into a regular source of income. You should only gamble with money you can afford to lose after essential expenses and financial commitments have been paid.

Do not use borrowed money, rent money, bill money, savings needed for important purposes or money set aside for dependants to gamble. Gambling while experiencing financial pressure can make that pressure more difficult to manage. If you are trying to recover losses, pause play rather than increasing your stakes or playing for longer.

Before you play

Decide how much money and time you are comfortable spending.
Treat your chosen amount as an entertainment cost, not an investment.
Set a spending limit before starting and avoid changing it while playing.
Make sure essential bills and other commitments are covered first.
Avoid gambling when you are upset, tired, under pressure or affected by alcohol or other substances.
Take regular breaks and keep gambling separate from your everyday responsibilities.
Never chase losses by trying to win back money through further play.

Recording your gambling activity can help you maintain perspective. Review the money and time spent over a period rather than focusing only on individual wins or losses. A clear record may help you recognise patterns and decide whether gambling remains suitable for you.

Understand the nature of chance

Gambling outcomes are independent events. A particular result that has not appeared for some time is not necessarily due to appear, and a recent win does not mean another win is more likely. Systems, rituals and betting patterns cannot remove the element of chance. Be cautious of claims suggesting that gambling can provide guaranteed returns or an easy income.

Tools to help you stay in control

Safer gambling tools can help you manage your activity. Depending on the options available through your account and applicable requirements, these may include deposit limits, wagering or loss limits, session reminders, cooling-off periods, account closure and self-exclusion. A limit is most effective when it is set before you begin playing and treated as a firm boundary.

Set a suitable limit

Choose an amount that fits comfortably within your personal entertainment budget. You may wish to consider daily, weekly or monthly limits, as well as limits on deposits and potential losses. A limit should never be based on expected winnings. If you reach a limit, stop gambling until the relevant period has ended rather than attempting to work around it.

Take a break

A short break can give you time to reflect on your gambling and return to everyday activities. If you feel urges to continue, are distracted by gambling or find it difficult to stop, consider a longer cooling-off period. During a break, remove gambling reminders where possible, avoid gambling-related content and spend time on other activities or with people you trust.

Use account closure or self-exclusion

If you want to stop gambling, you may request account closure or self-exclusion through the support process available on the Velvet Spins Casino website or in your account area. Self-exclusion is intended for people who want to prevent or restrict their access for a chosen period or until further review. Read the relevant information carefully so you understand how the request works, what it covers and whether it can be changed or cancelled.

Do not open another account or use another person's account to get around a break, limit or self-exclusion. This can undermine the protection you have chosen. Keep your login details private and take practical steps to reduce access if you share devices or payment methods with other people.

Age and account controls

Gambling is for adults who meet the applicable legal age and identity requirements. Do not allow another person to use your account. Parents and guardians may wish to use device controls, payment controls and other household safeguards to reduce access to gambling services by children and young people.

Recognising when gambling may be causing harm

Problem gambling can affect anyone, regardless of age, income or experience. Harm may develop gradually, and you do not need to lose a particular amount before asking for help. Consider taking action if gambling is becoming more frequent, more expensive or more difficult to control.

Possible warning signs

Spending more time or money gambling than you intended.
Increasing your stakes to achieve the same level of excitement.
Trying repeatedly to win back losses.
Feeling restless, irritable or anxious when attempting to stop.
Thinking about gambling frequently or struggling to concentrate on other activities.
Hiding or minimising gambling activity, losses or account transactions.
Borrowing money, selling belongings or missing financial commitments because of gambling.
Gambling to escape stress, loneliness, sadness or other difficult feelings.
Arguing with family, friends or colleagues about gambling.
Missing work, study, sleep, exercise or social activities.
Feeling shame, regret or hopelessness after gambling, then returning to play.

If any of these signs are familiar, stop gambling and speak with someone you trust. A financial counsellor, health professional or gambling support service can help you review what is happening and plan practical next steps. Asking for help early can make it easier to protect your finances, relationships and wellbeing.

If someone close to you is affected

Gambling harm can affect partners, family members, friends and other people in a household. Try to discuss the issue calmly and focus on the impact rather than blame. Avoid giving money to cover gambling losses or helping someone continue to gamble. You can seek support for yourself even if the person gambling is not ready to seek help.

Where there are immediate concerns about safety, severe distress, family violence, threats or self-harm, contact appropriate emergency or crisis services in Australia. Do not remain in an unsafe situation, and seek urgent assistance when necessary.

Support and our safer gambling approach

Velvet Spins Casino aims to provide information that helps players make informed choices. We may provide safer gambling information, account tools and processes designed to support limits, breaks and self-exclusion. These measures do not make gambling risk-free, and each player remains responsible for deciding whether gambling is appropriate for their circumstances.

If you tell us that gambling is causing harm, or ask for a restriction, we may need to take steps under our safer gambling procedures and applicable requirements. This may include asking questions, applying account restrictions, delaying or refusing certain activity, or closing an account. Relevant records may need to be retained for legal, security, compliance or responsible gambling purposes. Personal information will be handled in line with applicable privacy information and laws.

Finding help in Australia

Australian players can seek confidential information and support from recognised gambling counselling and support services, financial counselling services, mental health professionals and community organisations. These services can help with urges to gamble, financial concerns, relationship impacts and planning a break or self-exclusion. Search for an Australian service that suits your location and needs, or speak with your doctor or another qualified health professional.

If you need urgent help because you or another person is in immediate danger, contact emergency services in Australia. For emotional distress or thoughts of self-harm, seek urgent assistance from an appropriate crisis or health service. You do not have to manage these concerns alone.

Contacting Velvet Spins Casino

For questions about account restrictions, limits, cooling-off periods, self-exclusion or safer gambling tools, use the support channel available through the Velvet Spins Casino website or your account area. Do not wait for a problem to become serious before asking about the options available to you. If you have requested a restriction, continue to follow it and seek independent support where appropriate.

Responsible gambling is an ongoing choice. Set boundaries, review your activity, take breaks and ask for support whenever gambling no longer feels manageable or enjoyable.