Responsible Gaming

Our approach to safer gambling

Responsible gaming means making informed choices about whether, when and how you gamble. It includes understanding that casino games are based on chance, setting personal boundaries and recognising when gambling may be becoming difficult to manage. No strategy can guarantee a win, and past results do not determine future results.

Nomini Casino aims to provide clear, general information so players can make considered decisions. Gambling should be treated as paid entertainment. It should not be used as a source of income, a substitute for employment, a way to repay debts or an answer to financial pressure.

Before you play, consider whether gambling fits comfortably within your circumstances. Only use money that you can afford to lose after essential costs have been paid. Never borrow money, use essential household funds or put other financial commitments at risk to continue gambling.

Basic principles for safer play

• Set a spending limit before you begin and do not increase it during a session.
• Set a time limit and take regular breaks away from the screen.
• Keep gambling separate from rent, bills, savings and other essential expenses.
• Do not chase losses by increasing bets or playing for longer than planned.
• Avoid gambling when you are upset, stressed, tired or affected by alcohol or other substances.
• Remember that a win is never guaranteed, regardless of previous results.
• Keep gambling private from no one who needs to understand your financial commitments; discuss concerns with someone you trust.
• Do not allow anyone under the legal gambling age to access or use your account.

In Australia, gambling services are intended for adults. If you are under 18, you must not use online casino services. Players should also make sure that their use of a service is permitted where they live and complies with applicable Australian laws and any other rules that apply to them.

Tools and personal limits

Personal limits can help turn a general intention to gamble safely into a practical plan. Depending on the service, account type and jurisdiction, safer gambling tools may include deposit limits, loss or spending limits, session reminders, time limits, reality checks, cooling-off periods and self-exclusion. The tools available to you, and how they operate, may vary.

Choose limits before you play

A useful limit should be realistic and based on your disposable entertainment budget. Think about how much you can spend over a day, week or month without affecting essentials. A time limit is equally important because long sessions can make it harder to notice how much has been spent or how you are feeling.

1. Decide your maximum entertainment budget before opening a game.
2. Choose a period for the limit, such as a session, day, week or month.
3. Record the limit and treat it as a firm boundary rather than a target to reach.
4. Stop playing when the limit or your planned time has been reached.
5. Review your choices regularly and reduce your limits if gambling is becoming less comfortable.

A limit is most useful when it is set before gambling begins. Increasing a limit during a session can reduce its protective value, particularly after a loss or an unexpected win. If you find yourself repeatedly changing limits, consider taking a break or using a longer cooling-off period.

Taking a break or self-excluding

If you want to stop gambling for a period, a cooling-off break or self-exclusion may provide useful space. Self-exclusion is a request to prevent or restrict access to gambling for a chosen period or until further review, where that option is available. It should be considered a serious step, not a temporary challenge to work around.

Players who request a break or self-exclusion should not create another account, use another person’s account or try to bypass account controls. If you believe you need to stop, remove gambling applications or bookmarks, avoid gambling-related advertising where possible and tell a trusted person about your decision. Any available process and conditions should be checked through the relevant account or support channel.

Recognising signs of gambling harm

Gambling harm can develop gradually, and it does not depend on how much a person wins or loses. It can affect finances, relationships, work, study, health and general wellbeing. Some people may notice changes in their behaviour before they recognise that gambling is causing a problem.

Possible warning signs

• Spending more time or money gambling than you planned.
• Trying to win back money after a loss or feeling unable to stop during a session.
• Hiding gambling activity, losses or account information from family or friends.
• Borrowing money, selling possessions or using credit to gamble.
• Missing work, study, appointments or social commitments because of gambling.
• Feeling restless, anxious, irritable or low when you are not gambling.
• Thinking about gambling frequently or finding it difficult to concentrate on other activities.
• Arguing with people close to you about gambling or money.
• Using gambling to escape stress, sadness, loneliness or other difficult feelings.
• Continuing to gamble despite financial, personal or relationship problems.

One warning sign may be enough to justify taking a break and reviewing your gambling. You do not need to wait for a major loss or crisis before asking for help. Speaking openly with someone you trust can make it easier to understand what is happening and decide on a practical next step.

If gambling no longer feels under control

Stop playing and avoid making decisions about gambling while distressed. Consider using a cooling-off period or self-exclusion option, if available, and remove access to funds that you might otherwise use for gambling. Review your bank and account activity, protect your passwords and ask a trusted person to help you follow through with your plan.

Do not try to recover losses by gambling more. Losses are part of the risk of gambling and further play can increase financial pressure. A win after a loss does not change the risk or guarantee that future play will produce the same result.

Getting support and protecting your account

If you are concerned about your gambling, support is available. Australian players can seek confidential advice from recognised gambling support services, including Gambling Help Online and services available in their state or territory. These services can provide information, counselling and practical assistance for people who gamble, as well as family members and friends affected by gambling.

You can also speak with a qualified health professional or a trusted person such as a partner, family member, friend or financial counsellor. Asking for help is a responsible step and does not require you to explain or justify every past decision. If gambling has contributed to immediate financial, personal or safety concerns, seek appropriate urgent assistance in your area.

Keep your account secure

Account security is part of responsible gaming. Use a strong, unique password and do not share it with anyone. Do not allow another person to gamble through your account, and take care when using shared or public devices. Sign out when you finish and review account activity for anything you do not recognise.

• Keep your registration and account information accurate and up to date.
• Do not share passwords, verification codes or other security information.
• Contact the relevant support channel if you believe another person has accessed your account.
• Do not create or use additional accounts to avoid a limit, break or self-exclusion.
• Keep records of your gambling activity so you can review time and spending honestly.
• Consider asking a trusted person to help you monitor your plan if you are finding it difficult to maintain.

Nomini Casino provides general responsible gaming information, but this page is not a substitute for professional financial, medical or counselling advice. If you are unsure whether gambling is safe for you, the safest choice is to stop and seek independent support before playing again. Responsible gaming starts with knowing your limits and acting on them.