Last updated: May 2026 — Lachlan Griffiths, Dbreeftech

Responsible Gaming

Our Commitment to Player Safety

At Dbreeftech, we believe that playing online pokies should always be an enjoyable, entertaining experience. Our founder, Lachlan Griffiths, built this site with a clear principle in mind: player welfare comes before everything else. We are committed to providing honest, transparent information that helps Australian players make informed decisions, and that includes talking openly about the risks that come with gambling.

This page exists because we genuinely care. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please read on. Help is available, and reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Gambling Should Always Be a Choice, Not a Compulsion

Gambling is a form of entertainment. Like any entertainment, it carries costs, and those costs should always be within your control. Responsible gambling means understanding the odds, setting personal limits, and never chasing losses. When gambling stops being fun and starts feeling like a need, that is the moment to pause and seek support.

Strict 18+ Policy

Dbreeftech operates a strict 18+ only policy. We do not endorse, support, or facilitate gambling of any kind for anyone under the age of 18. All reputable online casinos we review are legally required to verify player age before allowing any real-money activity. If you are under 18, please leave this site immediately. If you are a parent or guardian, we encourage you to use parental control tools to restrict access to gambling-related websites.

Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can affect anyone, regardless of age, income, or background. Recognising the warning signs early is one of the most important steps toward getting help. Common signs include:

• Spending more money or time gambling than you intended
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when you are not gambling
• Chasing losses by continuing to play in an attempt to win back money
• Lying to friends or family about how much you gamble or spend
• Neglecting work, study, or personal relationships because of gambling
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
• Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or emotional pain
• Feeling unable to stop even when you want to

If any of these signs feel familiar, please take a moment to use the self-assessment checklist below or contact one of the support organisations listed on this page.

Self-Assessment Checklist

Ask yourself these questions honestly. There are no right or wrong answers, only honest ones:

• Have I ever gambled longer than I planned to?
• Have I ever hidden my gambling from people close to me?
• Have I gambled with money meant for bills, rent, or food?
• Do I feel a strong urge to gamble when I am under stress?
• Have I tried to cut back on gambling but found it difficult?
• Has gambling caused problems in my relationships or at work?

If you answered yes to two or more of these questions, we strongly encourage you to speak with a professional. You do not need to be in crisis to ask for help.

Responsible Gambling Tools

Most licensed online casinos offer built-in tools designed to help you stay in control. We recommend using these proactively, not just reactively:

• Deposit Limits: Set daily, weekly, or monthly caps on how much money you can deposit into your account.
• Loss Limits: Restrict the maximum amount you can lose within a set time period.
• Session Time Limits: Automatically log out after a defined period of play.
• Reality Checks: Receive regular on-screen notifications reminding you how long you have been playing and how much you have spent.
• Cooling-Off Periods: Temporarily suspend your account for a short period, such as 24 hours, one week, or one month.
• Self-Exclusion: Permanently or indefinitely close your account. In Australia, the national self-exclusion register is called BetStop, available at betstop.gov.au. Registering with BetStop blocks you from all licensed Australian gambling services simultaneously.

Australian Crisis Support

If you need to speak to someone right now, these free and confidential services are available to Australians:

• Gambling Help Online: 1800 858 858 — Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 — Crisis support and suicide prevention
• Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 — Mental health and anxiety support

International Support Organisations

These globally recognised organisations offer free resources, counselling, and support for anyone affected by gambling harm:

• GamCare — gamcare.org.uk
• BeGambleAware — begambleaware.org
• Gambling Therapy — gamblingtherapy.org
• National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) — ncpgambling.org
• Gamblers Anonymous — gamblersanonymous.org

A Final Word From Dbreeftech

We review online pokies and casinos to help Australian players find safe, fair, and entertaining platforms. But we never forget that behind every screen is a real person. If gambling has ever made you feel out of control, please use this page as your first step toward support. You are not alone, and you do not have to figure this out by yourself.