Responsible Gambling
Our Commitment
Young Blood takes responsible gambling seriously. We believe that gambling should always be an enjoyable form of entertainment, never a source of stress or financial hardship. That is why we only review licensed and regulated online casinos that uphold strict responsible gambling standards. We are committed to providing our readers with the information and resources they need to gamble safely.
Know the Signs
Problem gambling can develop gradually, and it is important to recognise the warning signs early. If you or someone you know is experiencing any of the following, it may be time to seek help:
- Chasing losses by continuing to gamble in an attempt to win back money
- Spending more than you can afford on gambling
- Borrowing money to gamble
- Neglecting work, family, or other responsibilities due to gambling
- Feeling anxious, stressed, or irritable about gambling
- Hiding gambling activity from friends and family
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone close to you, please reach out to one of the support services listed below. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Tips for Responsible Gambling
Keeping gambling fun and under control starts with a few simple habits:
- Set a budget before you start and stick to it regardless of whether you are winning or losing
- Set time limits for your gambling sessions and take regular breaks
- Never chase losses - accept that losing is part of gambling
- Do not gamble when you are feeling emotional, stressed, or upset
- Take regular breaks to maintain perspective and stay in control
- Understand the odds - the house always has an edge, and no strategy can guarantee a win
Self-Exclusion Tools
Most reputable online casinos licensed in Australia and internationally offer a range of responsible gambling tools to help you stay in control. These typically include:
- Deposit limits - set daily, weekly, or monthly caps on how much you can deposit
- Loss limits - restrict the amount you can lose within a set period
- Session time limits - receive reminders or be automatically logged out after a set duration
- Cooling-off periods - temporarily suspend your account for a short period
- Self-exclusion options - block yourself from accessing your account for an extended period, typically six months or more
We encourage all players to make use of these tools. You will find information about how to access them in each of our casino reviews.
Australian Support Services
If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling, the following Australian organisations offer free, confidential support:
Gambling Help Online
Phone: 1800 858 858 (available 24/7, free call)
Website: gamblinghelponline.org.au
Gambling Help Online provides free counselling, information, and support for anyone affected by gambling.
Lifeline Australia
Phone: 13 11 14 (available 24/7)
Lifeline provides crisis support and suicide prevention services for all Australians.
Beyond Blue
Phone: 1300 22 4636
Beyond Blue offers support and resources for anxiety, depression, and related mental health issues.
Gamblers Anonymous Australia
Website: gaaustralia.org.au
Gamblers Anonymous offers a fellowship of people who share their experience and support each other in recovery from problem gambling.
Our Responsibility
At Young Blood, we recognise that we have a role to play in promoting safer gambling practices. As part of that commitment:
- We include responsible gambling information in all of our casino reviews
- We promote only licensed and regulated casinos that adhere to responsible gambling standards
- We encourage all players to set deposit and loss limits before they start playing
Gambling should be entertaining, not a way to make money. If it stops being fun, it is time to stop. Please gamble responsibly.