Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At The Islands Inn Motel, we believe that online pokies and gaming should be enjoyed purely as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Gaming outcomes are based on chance, and the house always has a mathematical edge. Please gamble responsibly and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age or the legal age required in your Australian state or territory to access and use pokies and online gaming services. We are committed to preventing underage gambling. If you are under the legal age, please do not participate in gambling activities.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of the following warning signs in yourself or someone you know, it may indicate a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Gambling with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same level of excitement
- Hiding gambling activities or lying about the extent of your gambling
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- Neglecting personal, family, work, or educational responsibilities
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to cut down or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or relieve negative emotions
- Borrowing money or going into debt to gamble
- Damaging relationships due to gambling
- Failed attempts to control or stop gambling
Self-Help Tools & Controls
Most responsible gaming platforms offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to deposit within a specified period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount of losses you're willing to incur
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders about how long you've been playing
- Session Limits: Restrict the duration of your gaming sessions
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gaming platforms
- Cool-Off Periods: Take a break from gambling for a set period
We encourage you to use these tools proactively to maintain a healthy gaming experience.
Support Organizations
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available from these organizations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free, confidential support and counseling services
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (free call)
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free, confidential support for problem gamblers
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
www.gamstop.co.uk
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council – Resources and support for problem gambling
www.responsiblegambling.org
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling – Helpline and resources
www.ncpgambling.org
Phone: 1-800-522-4700 (confidential helpline)
If You Need Help
If you believe you have a gambling problem or are concerned about your gaming habits, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in reaching out—support services are confidential and free. Contact one of the organizations listed above, speak with your doctor, or reach out to a trusted family member or friend.
Remember: Help is available, and recovery is possible.
This responsible gaming information is provided for educational purposes. The Islands Inn Motel supports responsible gambling and is committed to player safety. By using our services, you acknowledge that you are of legal age and accept full responsibility for your gambling activities.