Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At technewstime.net, we believe that gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Betting sites offer games of chance where the odds are always in favour of the house. Please only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and never chase losses or bet more than you can comfortably spare.
Age Verification
Gambling is only legal for individuals aged 18 years and over in Australia (or the applicable legal age in your jurisdiction). By accessing any betting site through this website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age and meet all legal requirements to participate in gambling activities in your location.
If you are under 18, please do not attempt to register with any online betting site. Underage gambling is illegal and can cause serious harm.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. Be aware of these warning signs:
- Spending more time and money gambling than intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Hiding gambling activity or lying about how much you gamble
- Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, depression, or other negative emotions
- Neglecting family, work, study, or other important responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Experiencing anxiety or irritability when unable to gamble
- Unsuccessful attempts to reduce or stop gambling
- Gambling with increasingly larger amounts to achieve the same excitement
- Relationships or employment suffering because of gambling habits
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone you know, it's important to seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Resources
Most reputable betting sites offer tools to help you gamble responsibly. These may include:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly).
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose before you stop gambling.
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders of how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent.
- Time-Out/Cool-Off Period: Temporarily suspend your account for a set period to take a break from gambling.
- Self-Exclusion: Permanently close your account and exclude yourself from the betting site for an extended period.
Take advantage of these tools—they're designed to help you maintain control of your gambling.
Get Help – Support Organisations
If you're struggling with gambling, support is available. Here are key organisations that can help:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free, confidential support and counselling services
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au - National Gambling Helpline: 1800 858 858 (free call)
International Support Services
- GamCare (UK) – Support and counselling for problem gambling
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (UK) – National gambling self-exclusion scheme
www.gamstop.co.uk - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
www.responsiblegambling.org - National Council on Problem Gambling (USA)
www.ncpgambling.org - Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (Germany)
www.bzga.de
All services listed above offer confidential support and are free to contact.
If You Need Help, Please Reach Out
If you think you may have a problem with gambling, or if gambling is affecting your health, finances, relationships, or work, please seek help today. There is no shame in asking for support—problem gambling is a recognised condition, and professional help is available.
Contact one of the organisations listed above, speak to your doctor, or call the National Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858 (Australia).
Remember: Gambling should be fun and entertaining. If it's no longer fun, it's time to get help.