Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At DGS Saloon, we believe that casino gaming should be enjoyable entertainment only. It is never a reliable way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please gamble only with money you can afford to lose, and always set strict limits before you play.
If you feel that your gaming habits are becoming problematic, help and support are available.
Age Verification
All players must be 18 years of age or older to access and use our casino services. In Australia, this complies with national gambling laws. By accessing Richard Casino through DGS Saloon, you confirm that you meet this legal age requirement.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor young people's internet activity and use parental control tools to prevent underage access to gambling websites.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Be aware of these warning signs that may indicate problematic gambling behaviour:
- Chasing Losses: Continuing to gamble to recover money you've lost
- Hiding Gambling Activity: Concealing the time or money you spend gambling from family or friends
- Neglecting Responsibilities: Missing work, school, or family commitments to gamble
- Increasing Stakes: Needing to bet more money to feel the same level of excitement
- Failed Attempts to Quit: Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce or stop gambling
- Mood Changes: Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed when unable to gamble
- Borrowing Money: Taking loans or using credit to fund gambling activity
- Relationship Strain: Conflict with family or friends about your gambling
- Tolerance: Needing to gamble with increasing amounts for the same effect
- Withdrawal: Feeling restless or irritable when trying to reduce gambling
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone you know, please seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Features
Our partners and licensed operators offer practical tools to help you maintain control over your gaming:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount of money you can deposit within a specified timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Restrict the maximum amount you are willing to lose during a gaming session
- Time Limits: Set automatic session time reminders to help you manage your playing time
- Reality Checks: Enable pop-up reminders that show your current session duration and money spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from accessing casino services
- Account Pause: Temporarily suspend your account for a cooling-off period
These tools are most effective when used proactively. Set your limits before you begin playing, not after losses have occurred.
Support Organizations & Help Services
If you are concerned about your gambling or the gambling of someone you know, the following organisations provide free, confidential support:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
A free and confidential counselling service provided by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission. Offers online counselling, self-assessment tools, and referrals.
United Kingdom
- GamCare
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Free support for anyone concerned about their gambling or that of someone else. - GamStop
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
National self-exclusion scheme allowing you to self-exclude from UK-licensed online gambling operators.
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
Provides evidence-based resources and support for problem gambling prevention and treatment.
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
National helpline: 1-800-522-4700
Free, confidential, and available 24/7. Provides referrals to local treatment providers and support groups.
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
Telephone counselling: 0800-0776611 (free and confidential)
Information and support for problem gambling in German.
If You Need Help
If you believe you have a problem with gambling, please reach out for support today. Problem gambling is a treatable condition, and there is no shame in seeking help.
Contact one of the support organisations listed above, speak with your doctor, or reach out to a trusted friend or family member. Help is available, and recovery is possible.
Remember: Gambling should be fun. If it stops being fun, it's time to stop.