Responsible Gaming

Our Commitment to Safe Gaming

At Arna Journal, we are committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. We want to remind all players that gambling should be enjoyed as entertainment only, never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. PayID pokies and all forms of gambling carry financial risk, and losses are always possible.

Age Verification

You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction) to access gambling services in Australia. If you are under the legal age, please do not proceed. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to verify your identity at any time.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you experience any of the following warning signs, you may be developing a gambling problem:

• Chasing losses by gambling with more money to recover what you've lost
• Gambling with money you cannot afford to lose
• Hiding your gambling activities from family or friends
• Spending increasing amounts of time and money on gambling
• Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities due to gambling
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
• Lying about the extent of your gambling
• Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
• Unable to reduce or stop gambling despite wanting to
• Experiencing financial, legal, or relationship problems caused by gambling

Self-Help Tools

Most reputable online gambling platforms offer the following tools to help you maintain control:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to deposit over a specific period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Establish a maximum amount you are willing to lose before stopping play
• Reality Checks: Receive reminders at regular intervals showing how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling platforms
• Cool-Off Periods: Take a break from gambling for a set period

We encourage you to use these tools proactively to maintain control over your gaming habits.

Support and Help Resources

If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, professional help is available. Please reach out to one of these trusted organizations:

Australia

Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
A free, confidential, and anonymous online counselling service for Australians concerned about their gambling or someone else's gambling.

United Kingdom

GamCare
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Free, confidential support and counselling for problem gamblers and their families.

GamStop
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
The national self-exclusion scheme for online gambling in Great Britain.

Canada

Responsible Gambling Council
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
Evidence-based resources and support for problem gambling prevention and treatment.

United States

National Council on Problem Gambling
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Confidential helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
Comprehensive resources and referrals for problem gambling treatment.

Germany

Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
Website: www.bzga.de
Federal centre for health education offering support and information on problem gambling.

Take Action Today

If you recognize any warning signs in your own behaviour or in someone else's gambling, we strongly encourage you to seek help immediately. There is no shame in reaching out for support—professional help is available and effective. Contact one of the organizations listed above to speak with a counsellor confidentially.

Remember: Gambling should be fun and entertaining. If it's causing you stress, financial hardship, or affecting your relationships, it's time to get help.