Responsible Gaming
Our Commitment to Responsible Gaming
At Dr Crask and His Swinging Elixir, we are committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Gambling should be enjoyed as entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. We encourage all players to gamble within their means and to seek help if gambling becomes a concern.
Age Verification
All players must be at least 18 years of age or the legal gambling age in their jurisdiction to participate in online gambling. By accessing our site, you confirm that you meet the legal age requirement in Australia. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of age at any time.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following, you may have a gambling problem. Please seek help immediately:
- Gambling with money you cannot afford to lose
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Hiding your gambling activities from family, friends, or partners
- Spending increasing amounts of time or money on gambling
- Neglecting work, family, or other important responsibilities due to gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems, stress, anxiety, or depression
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
- Lying to others about the extent of your gambling
Self-Help Tools
We provide tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period
- Loss Limits: Set a limit on how much you can lose within a given timeframe
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders of how long you have been playing and how much you have spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from accessing your account
- Cooling-Off Period: Take a break from gambling with a mandatory waiting period before reactivating your account
Support and Help Resources
If you or someone you know needs support with gambling concerns, please reach out to one of the following organizations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Free, confidential counselling and support for problem gamblers and their families across Australia - Lifeline Australia
Phone: 13 11 14
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services
International Support Services
- GamCare (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Free, confidential support for problem gamblers in the UK - GamStop (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling in the UK - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
Gambling research, prevention, and treatment in Canada - National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
National helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
Confidential support for problem gambling in the US
Take Action Today
If you believe you have a gambling problem or are concerned about your gambling habits, please seek help today. There is no shame in reaching out to a support organization. Professional counsellors are available to help you regain control and improve your wellbeing. Contact Gambling Help Online or call Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14 for confidential support.
Remember: Gambling should be fun and entertaining. If it's not, it's time to seek help.