Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At Common Theology, we believe betting apps and online gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Like any form of entertainment, it carries risks and should only be enjoyed responsibly with money you can afford to lose.
Please gamble within your means and set strict limits on both time and money spent.
Age Verification
All gambling products are strictly restricted to individuals aged 18 years or older in Australia. It is illegal for minors to participate in gambling activities.
If you are under 18, please do not use any betting apps or gambling services. If you are a parent or guardian concerned about a young person's gambling, please seek support from the resources listed below.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do you recognise any of these warning signs in yourself or someone you know?
- Chasing losses by gambling with increasing amounts of money
- Hiding gambling activities or lying about the amount spent
- Feeling anxious or irritable when unable to gamble
- Neglecting work, study, family, or social responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money to fund gambling or gambling with borrowed funds
- Experiencing financial difficulties directly caused by gambling
- Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety, depression, or other problems
- Prioritising gambling over essential expenses such as bills or food
- Experiencing relationship problems due to gambling habits
If you have identified with any of these signs, please reach out for help immediately. Support is available and recovery is possible.
Self-Help Tools
Most reputable betting apps and online casinos offer built-in tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose over a defined period
- Reality Checks: Receive reminders during gaming sessions about how long you have been playing and how much you have spent
- Time-Out/Cool-Off Period: Temporarily suspend your account for a set period (from hours to weeks)
- Self-Exclusion: Permanently close your account and exclude yourself from gambling services
- Account Closure: Permanently delete your account if you wish to stop gambling entirely
We strongly encourage you to use these tools if you feel your gambling is becoming problematic.
Support Organisations in Australia and Internationally
If you are struggling with problem gambling, please reach out to one of these organisations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free, confidential online and telephone counselling service
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (free call, available 24/7)
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free support for problem gamblers and their families
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
www.gamstop.co.uk
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council – Prevention and education resources
www.responsiblegambling.org
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling – Helpline and treatment referrals
www.ncpgambling.org
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – Federal Centre for Health Education
Telephone Counselling: 0800 1 37 27 00 (free and confidential)
If You Need Help, Reach Out Today
Problem gambling is a serious issue, but help is available. There is no shame in seeking support. Whether you are concerned about your own gambling or that of someone close to you, please contact one of the organisations listed above.
You do not have to face this alone. Support services are free, confidential, and available 24/7.
If you are in crisis, please contact your local emergency services or a mental health crisis line in your area.