Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Canberra Calendar, we believe that casino gaming should be enjoyed as entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. If you choose to participate in online gaming, please do so responsibly and within your means.
Remember: the house always has a mathematical advantage. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to access and use online casino services in Australia. By accessing Richard Casino through our website, you confirm that you are of legal age in your jurisdiction.
If you are under 18, please do not participate in gambling activities. If you are aware of minors gambling, please report this to the relevant authorities.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following, you may have a gambling problem. Please seek help:
- Spending more time or money gambling than intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover lost money
- Hiding your gambling from family, friends, or professionals
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or guilty about your gambling
- Neglecting work, school, family, or personal responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money or going into debt to gamble
- Unsuccessful attempts to reduce or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or negative emotions
- Relationships suffering due to your gambling habits
- Experiencing financial difficulties or hardship
If you recognize these signs in yourself or someone you know, professional support is available.
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gaming Features
Most responsible online casinos offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose in a session or period
- Time Limits: Set automatic session timeouts to limit your playing time
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders about how long you've been playing and money spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently ban yourself from gambling sites
- Account Closure: Close your account if you need to stop gambling entirely
Use these tools proactively to keep your gaming experience safe and enjoyable.
Get Help – Support Organizations in Australia
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, these organizations provide free, confidential support:
Australia
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Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Provides free counselling services, information, and resources for problem gambling -
Lifeline Australia
Phone: 13 11 14
24/7 crisis support and counselling -
Beyond Blue
Phone: 1300 224 636
Support for mental health and gambling-related stress
International Resources
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GamCare (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Free advice and support for problem gambling -
GamStop (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
National self-exclusion scheme for UK online gambling -
Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org -
National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Phone: 1-800-522-4700
Need Help Right Now?
If you believe you have a gambling problem, please reach out for help today. There is no shame in seeking support. Professional counsellors are available to help you regain control and improve your wellbeing.
Contact Gambling Help Online or call Lifeline Australia at 13 11 14 for immediate assistance.
Last updated: 2026. This information is provided for harm minimization purposes. Canberra Calendar and affiliated sites encourage all users to gamble responsibly and within their means.