Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At amygoldstrom.com, we believe that online pokies and casino gaming should be enjoyed as entertainment only—never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. If you find yourself gambling to make money or recover losses, it's time to seek help.
Please gamble responsibly and within your means. Set limits, stick to them, and remember that the house always has an edge.
Age Verification
By accessing payid pokies on amygoldstrom.com, you confirm that you are 18 years of age or older (or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction). In Australia, you must be at least 18 years old to gamble legally.
If you are under the legal gambling age, please do not access our site. Parents and guardians are encouraged to use content filtering software to protect minors from gambling websites.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do you recognize any of the following warning signs in your gambling habits? If so, please seek help immediately:
- Chasing losses—trying to win back money you've lost by gambling more
- Gambling with money needed for bills, rent, food, or other essentials
- Hiding gambling activity from family, friends, or partners
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Lying about how much money you've spent or lost
- Borrowing money to fund gambling
- Neglecting work, school, family, or hobbies due to gambling
- Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or negative emotions
If you recognize yourself in any of these signs, help is available.
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Many reputable online casinos and pokie platforms offer built-in tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Cap the amount you're willing to lose during a gaming session
- Session Time Limits: Set automatic reminders or cutoffs for how long you play
- Reality Checks: Enable pop-up notifications during gameplay to remind you of time and money spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling platforms
- Account Cooling Off: Take a mandatory break from your account for a set period
Always use these tools when available, and contact customer support if you need assistance activating them.
Support Organizations in Australia & Beyond
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, these organizations provide free, confidential support:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online — Free counseling and support for problem gamblers in Australia
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (24/7, toll-free) - Gambler's Help — Victorian service offering counseling and support
Phone: 1800 858 858
United Kingdom
- GamCare — Free gambling support and self-help tools
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop — National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Phone: 1-800-522-4700 (24/7)
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — Federal Center for Health Education
Website: www.bzga.de
If You Need Help, Reach Out Today
Problem gambling is a serious issue, but recovery is possible. If you're struggling with your gambling habits, please don't wait—contact one of the support organizations listed above. They offer confidential, free help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Remember: Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Your wellbeing is more important than any game.
For Australian residents, call Gambling Help Online at 1800 858 858 anytime you need support.