Responsible Gaming
Our Commitment to Responsible Gaming
At Horses With Amie, we are committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Gambling should be enjoyed as entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. We encourage all our visitors to gamble within their means and to seek help if gambling becomes problematic.
Age Verification
Online betting is strictly for adults aged 18 years and over in Australia, or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction. If you are under the legal gambling age, you must not use any betting sites or place wagers. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal age requirements before engaging in any gambling activities.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following warning signs, problem gambling may be developing:
- Gambling with money you cannot afford to lose
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Hiding gambling activity from family, friends, or partners
- Gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Spending increasing amounts of time and money on gambling
- Being unable to stop or reduce gambling despite wanting to
- Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
- Experiencing mood swings or irritability when unable to gamble
- Lying to others about the extent of your gambling
Self-Help Tools
Many betting operators offer tools to help you maintain control of your gambling. These may include:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific period
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders about how long you have been gambling
- Time Limits: Set a maximum session length for your gambling activities
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently ban yourself from accessing betting platforms
We recommend using these tools to help manage your gambling responsibly. If your chosen betting operator does not offer these features, consider choosing one that does.
Get Support — Australia
If you are struggling with problem gambling, help is available. The following organisations provide confidential support and resources in Australia:
Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Gambling Help Online provides free counselling, self-help resources, and information for people concerned about their own gambling or someone else's. Counselling is available via phone, online chat, and email.
Lifeline Australia
Phone: 13 11 14 (24/7)
Lifeline provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of self-harm, please contact them immediately.
Beyond Blue
Phone: 1300 22 4636 (24/7)
Beyond Blue provides support for mental health and wellbeing, including issues related to problem gambling.
International Support Resources
If you are located outside Australia, the following organisations provide responsible gaming support:
- United Kingdom: GamCare (www.gamcare.org.uk) and GamStop (www.gamstop.co.uk)
- Canada: Responsible Gambling Council (www.responsiblegambling.org)
- United States: National Council on Problem Gambling (www.ncpgambling.org)
Take Action Today
If you believe you have a gambling problem, or if someone you know does, please seek help immediately. Problem gambling is a serious issue that can have significant impacts on your mental health, finances, and relationships. Support is available, and recovery is possible.
Contact Gambling Help Online or any of the organisations listed above. They are confidential, non-judgmental, and free to use. There is no shame in asking for help — taking action is a sign of strength.
Horses With Amie is committed to responsible gambling and the wellbeing of our community. We do not condone irresponsible gambling practices.