Responsible Gambling

Gambling at Avantgarde casino or any other online operator should always be treated as entertainment — never as a way to make money, solve financial problems, or escape emotional difficulties. This page outlines how to recognise problem gambling, what safety tools are available, and where to find professional support in Australia.

1. Signs of problem gambling

Recognising the early warning signs is the most important step. Common indicators that gambling has become a problem include:

Spending more time or money on gambling than you intended
Gambling with money you cannot afford to lose, or borrowing money to gamble
Chasing losses — trying to win back money you've lost by gambling more
Hiding the extent of your gambling from family, friends or partners
Feeling restless, irritable or anxious when trying to cut down or stop
Gambling to escape from stress, anxiety, depression or relationship problems
Skipping work, sleep or social commitments to gamble
Continuing to gamble despite negative consequences — financial, emotional, professional or relational
Lying about your gambling activity
Feeling guilty, ashamed or hopeless after gambling sessions

If you recognise several of these in your own behaviour — or in someone close to you — it's worth seeking confidential professional advice.

2. Self-help tools available at Avantgarde casino

Licensed operators including Avantgarde casino provide built-in tools to help you keep control. These are accessible from your account settings:

Deposit limits — set a maximum amount you can deposit daily, weekly or monthly. Reductions take effect immediately; increases trigger a 24-hour cool-off before activating.
Loss limits — cap the total amount you can lose within a defined period.
Session time limits — set a maximum session duration. The platform reminds you when the limit approaches and logs you out when it's reached.
Reality checks — periodic on-screen prompts showing how long you've been playing and your net result for the session.
Time-out (cooling-off) — temporarily block access to your account for 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days or longer. Useful when you need a short break without committing to long-term exclusion.
Self-exclusion — permanently or semi-permanently block access. Self-exclusion at Avantgarde casino can be set from six months up to indefinite. Once activated, the casino will not market to you or accept your wagers for the duration of the exclusion.

These tools are free, take seconds to configure, and can be adjusted (downward) at any time.

3. Australian support organisations

If gambling is affecting your life or the life of someone you care about, free confidential help is available 24/7 across Australia. You do not need a referral, and contact is completely confidential.

Gambling Help Online — 24/7 phone, web chat and email counselling. Phone: 1800 858 858. Website: gamblinghelponline.org.au
Gamblers Anonymous Australia — peer-support meetings (in person and online) across all states. Website: gaaustralia.org.au
Lifeline — crisis support for anyone feeling overwhelmed. Phone: 13 11 14 (24/7). Website: lifeline.org.au
BetStop — National Self-Exclusion Register — Australia's national register that lets you self-exclude from all licensed online wagering services in one step. Website: betstop.gov.au
Financial Counselling Australia — free financial counselling for people in financial stress. Phone: 1800 007 007. Website: financialcounsellingaustralia.org.au

4. Tips for staying in control

Set a budget before each session and stick to it — treat it like any other entertainment expense.
Never chase losses. Losses are part of gambling, and trying to recover them by betting more typically makes things worse.
Don't gamble when emotional — stress, anger, sadness and intoxication all impair judgement.
Take regular breaks during sessions to keep perspective on time and money spent.
Balance gambling with other activities — sport, social time, work, family, hobbies.
Don't borrow money to gamble under any circumstances.
Be honest with yourself and the people close to you about your gambling.
Talk to someone if you feel control slipping — early conversations prevent later crises.

5. Protecting minors

Gambling is restricted to adults aged 18 and over. If you have children or minors in your household, take precautions: don't share account credentials, use parental control software on shared devices, and don't gamble in front of minors. The eSafety Commissioner offers free guidance at esafety.gov.au.

6. Get help today

Reaching out for support is a sign of strength, not weakness. If gambling is causing harm in your life — or the life of someone you love — call Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 today. The service is free, available 24/7, confidential, and offered in multiple languages.