Responsible Gaming

Our approach to responsible gaming

Responsible gaming means keeping gambling within limits that are affordable, planned and comfortable for you. Every game involves risk, and outcomes are determined by chance rather than skill or persistence. There is no guaranteed strategy, system or betting pattern that can ensure a win. Previous results do not predict future results, and a loss cannot be recovered simply by continuing to play.

7bit Casino presents gambling as entertainment and encourages players to remain aware of the time and money they spend. You should only gamble with money that you can afford to lose after essential costs have been covered. Gambling should never come before rent, bills, food, education, savings or other important financial commitments.

Players in Australia should only use gambling services where they are legally permitted to do so and should consider the rules that apply in their state or territory. You must be at least 18 years old to use gambling services. If you are under 18, or if another person asks to use your account, do not access or allow access to gambling games.

A few basic principles

• Treat gambling as paid entertainment, not as an income source or investment.
• Decide how much time and money you can spend before you begin.
• Never gamble with borrowed money, credit intended for essentials or money needed for household expenses.
• Do not chase losses by increasing stakes or playing for longer than planned.
• Avoid gambling when you are upset, stressed, tired, affected by alcohol or affected by medication.
• Keep your account details private and never allow another person to gamble through your account.
• Take regular breaks and stop when your planned session or budget has ended.

Managing your gambling

Planning your gambling before you start can make it easier to stay in control. Consider setting a personal entertainment budget for a day, week or month. The amount should be affordable even if it is completely lost. It can also help to decide the maximum length of a session and use reminders or other tools to avoid playing longer than intended.

Where account controls are available, you may be able to set or request limits relating to deposits, spending, losses, session time or access to your account. Read the conditions of any limit carefully before confirming it. A limit is most useful when it is set before you begin gambling, rather than after you have already spent more than planned.

Practical ways to stay in control

1. Set a gambling budget using money left after your regular financial commitments.
2. Choose a time limit and use an alarm, reminder or break when your session is due to finish.
3. Keep gambling funds separate from money used for everyday expenses where possible.
4. Record deposits, withdrawals and gambling activity so that your overall spending remains clear.
5. Do not increase your budget because you are close to winning or believe a win is due.
6. Take a cooling-off break if you feel frustrated, excited, pressured or tempted to continue.
7. Review your limits regularly and reduce them if your circumstances or comfort level changes.

If you want to stop using your account, you may request closure or a temporary break through the account or support options made available on the website. If you are finding it difficult to stop, ask for a longer exclusion period and seek independent support. Do not open another account to avoid a break or restriction.

Recognising when gambling may be a problem

Problem gambling can develop gradually. It may affect anyone, regardless of age, income, background or previous experience. You do not need to wait for serious financial harm before asking for help. Speaking with someone early can make it easier to regain control and protect your wellbeing.

Possible warning signs

• Spending more time or money gambling than you intended.
• Trying to win back losses by placing larger or more frequent bets.
• Feeling restless, irritable or uncomfortable when you try to stop.
• Hiding gambling activity, deposits, losses or account statements from family or friends.
• Borrowing money, selling possessions or using savings to continue gambling.
• Missing work, study, family activities or other responsibilities because of gambling.
• Gambling to escape stress, sadness, loneliness, boredom or other difficult feelings.
• Thinking about gambling repeatedly when you are doing other activities.
• Arguing with people close to you about gambling or its effects.
• Feeling guilt, shame, anxiety or hopelessness after gambling, but continuing anyway.
• Neglecting sleep, health, relationships or essential expenses because of gambling.
• Opening new accounts or changing payment methods to get around personal limits.

If any of these signs feel familiar, stop gambling and consider using account closure, self-exclusion or cooling-off options where available. Tell someone you trust what is happening and seek independent advice. A family member, financial counsellor, qualified health professional or gambling support service can help you make a plan without judgement.

Taking a break and finding support

A break can be useful when gambling is becoming difficult to manage. You can stop for the rest of the day, take a longer cooling-off period or ask for your account to be closed or excluded for a chosen period, depending on the options available. During a break, remove gambling applications or bookmarks, avoid promotional messages where possible and ask a trusted person to support your decision.

If you believe you may be gambling harmfully, do not rely only on willpower. Consider limiting access to money, arranging help with essential finances and discussing your situation with someone you trust. An independent support service can help you understand your options, prepare a budget and address the reasons gambling has become difficult.

Where to seek help

• Use the support and account-management options provided on the 7bit Casino website to request a break, restriction or account closure.
• Speak with a qualified gambling counsellor or an independent gambling-help service available in your state or territory.
• Contact a financial counsellor if gambling has affected bills, debts, savings or access to essential money.
• Talk with your general practitioner or another qualified health professional if gambling is affecting your mental or physical health.
• Tell a trusted family member, friend or support person and ask them to help you maintain your plan.
• If you or another person is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services or seek urgent assistance.

Support is available even if you are helping someone else. Family and friends can also be affected by gambling harm and may need advice about boundaries, finances and personal wellbeing. Avoid lending money to cover gambling losses, and seek professional guidance about the safest way to provide support.

Account safety, privacy and your responsibilities

You are responsible for using your account carefully and following the applicable terms, age requirements and legal obligations. Keep your login details secure, use your own payment methods and notify the website through the available support channel if you believe someone else has accessed your account. Account sharing can make it harder to monitor gambling and may prevent responsible-gaming protections from working properly.

Responsible-gaming tools are designed to assist with safer play, but they cannot replace personal judgement or professional advice. A limit may not remove every risk, and you should not continue gambling because a limit has not yet been reached. If you ask for an account restriction or exclusion, follow any instructions provided and do not attempt to bypass the restriction by creating or using another account.

If you are concerned about someone else

If a friend or family member may be experiencing gambling harm, raise the subject calmly and choose a private time to talk. Focus on what you have observed rather than making accusations. Encourage the person to take a break and seek independent support. Protect shared finances where appropriate, but do not take actions that could place you or another person at risk. Professional advice can help you decide what boundaries and practical steps are suitable.

This page provides general responsible-gaming information and is not financial, legal or medical advice. Gambling products and requirements can change, and different rules may apply depending on your location and circumstances. If you are unsure whether gambling is suitable for you, or if it is causing financial or personal difficulties, stop gambling and obtain advice from an appropriately qualified independent service.