Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Black Pig Cyder, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming. Pokies and online gaming should be enjoyed as entertainment only—not 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.
Remember: The house always has an edge. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
In Australia, you must be 18 years of age or older to gamble legally. We strictly prohibit access to our site and affiliated gaming venues for anyone under the legal age. If you are under 18, please do not attempt to access pokies or gaming services.
Parents and guardians: help protect young people by discussing the risks of gambling and monitoring internet use.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of these signs, you may have a gambling problem:
- ☐ Chasing losses—gambling more to recover money you've lost
- ☐ Hiding gambling activity from family, friends, or partners
- ☐ Gambling with money needed for bills, rent, food, or other essentials
- ☐ Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- ☐ Feeling anxious or irritable when unable to gamble
- ☐ Neglecting work, study, hobbies, or relationships due to gambling
- ☐ Borrowing money to gamble or pay off gambling debts
- ☐ Lying to others about the extent of your gambling
- ☐ Unsuccessful attempts to reduce or control gambling
- ☐ Using gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
If you've checked any of these boxes, help is available.
Self-Help Tools & Safeguards
Many gaming venues and platforms 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: Stop gaming once you've lost a predetermined amount
- Reality Checks: Enable reminders to take breaks and check how long you've been playing
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily ban yourself from gaming venues or online platforms for a set period
- Time Limits: Set alarms or reminders to limit your gaming sessions
- Account Closure: Permanently close your gaming account if needed
Talk to your gaming provider about which tools are available to you.
Support Organizations & Helplines
In Australia:
- Gambling Help Online – Free confidential counselling and support
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (24/7, free call)
Internationally:
- United Kingdom: GamCare – www.gamcare.org.uk
- United Kingdom: GamStop (Self-Exclusion Register) – www.gamstop.co.uk
- Canada: Responsible Gambling Council – www.responsiblegambling.org
- United States: National Council on Problem Gambling – www.ncpgambling.org
If You Need Help
Please reach out today. Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Speaking to a counsellor can make a real difference. You are not alone, and recovery is possible. Contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 to speak with a trained counsellor.
If you're in crisis, contact Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14 (24/7, free call).