Responsible Gaming

Gambling should be a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money. Set limits and play within your means.

Age Verification

You must be 18 years or older to gamble in Australia. Some jurisdictions may require a higher minimum age. cactusoz.net and Vegasstars enforce age checks and may request proof of identification.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

• Chasing losses by continuing to gamble to win back money
• Hiding gambling activity from family or friends
• Spending more time or money than intended
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble
• Neglecting work, study, or family responsibilities
• Feeling anxious, guilty, or irritable when not gambling

Self-Help Tools

Use these tools to stay in control:

• Deposit limits: set a maximum amount you can add to your account over a day, week, or month
• Loss limits: cap the amount you can lose during a set period
• Reality checks: receive alerts about how long you have been playing
• Self-exclusion: take a break from gambling for a chosen period or permanently
• Time-out: short cooling-off breaks from 24 hours up to several weeks

Support Organizations

If you or someone you know needs help, contact a specialist service:

• Australia: Gambling Help Online — www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
• UK: GamCare — www.gamcare.org.uk
• UK: GamStop — www.gamstop.co.uk
• Canada: Responsible Gambling Council — www.responsiblegambling.org
• US: National Council on Problem Gambling — www.ncpgambling.org
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung — www.bzga.de
• Other regions: please use the most relevant national gambling support service

Seek Help

If you think you may have a problem, reach out now. Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7. You are not alone.