Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Maylands Flooring and Blinds, we believe that gaming should be enjoyed as entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Pokies and other games of chance are designed for fun, and the odds always favour the venue. Please gamble responsibly and within your means.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to participate in gaming activities in Australia. By accessing gaming services, you confirm that you meet the legal age requirement in your state or territory. We do not permit gambling by minors under any circumstances.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you or someone you know exhibits any of the following warning signs, help is available:
- Spending more money or time gambling than intended
- Chasing losses by gambling with more money to recover losses
- Hiding gambling activities or lying about the extent of gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to cut back
- Using gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Neglecting family, work, study, or other responsibilities
- Experiencing relationship conflicts due to gambling
- Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling
- Gambling with money needed for essential expenses (rent, bills, food)
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Most licensed gaming venues offer tools to help you manage your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe
- Loss Limits: Establish a cap on how much you're willing to lose
- Time Limits: Set reminders to take breaks from gaming
- Reality Checks: Receive notifications during gaming sessions to help maintain awareness
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gaming venues and online platforms
- Account Freezing: Pause your account if you need to step back
Contact your gaming venue or provider to activate these tools.
Support Organisations & Resources
If you need help, please reach out to one of these trusted support services:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Free, confidential support and counselling for problem gambling
International Resources
- GamCare (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org - National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Need Help? Reach Out Today
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Support is available 24/7, and conversations are confidential.
Contact Gambling Help Online now: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
You are not alone. Help is available, and recovery is possible.