Responsible Gaming
Introduction
At Ava & Harper Co, we believe that gambling should be enjoyed as entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. While online casino gaming can be fun and exciting, it's important to gamble responsibly and within your means. Remember: the house always has an edge, and you should only ever wager money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
Our services are strictly for individuals aged 18 years and over, or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher. We are committed to preventing underage gambling and comply with all Australian gambling regulations. By accessing our site, you confirm that you meet the legal age requirement.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do you recognize any of these warning signs in your own gambling behaviour?
- Chasing Losses: Trying to win back money you've lost by gambling more
- Hiding Your Gambling: Concealing the amount of time or money you spend gambling
- Increasing Bets: Needing to gamble with larger amounts to get the same excitement
- Loss of Control: Unable to stick to limits you've set for yourself
- Neglecting Responsibilities: Gambling instead of attending to work, family, or personal obligations
- Financial Problems: Borrowing money to gamble or using funds meant for bills or essentials
- Mood Changes: Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed when not gambling
- Failed Attempts to Quit: Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce or stop gambling
If you recognize these signs, it's time to seek help.
Self-Help Tools
We provide several tools to help you gamble responsibly:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a limit on how much you're willing to lose in a session or period
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders during gameplay about how long you've been playing and how much you've wagered
- Time-Out: Take a temporary break from your account for a set period
- Self-Exclusion: Permanently close your account if you need to step away from gambling
Contact our support team to set up any of these tools or to discuss your gaming habits.
Support Organizations
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available:
- Gambling Help Online (Australia): www.gamblinghelponline.org.au — Free, confidential support and counselling services
- Gamblers Anonymous: Support groups and meetings across Australia for problem gamblers
- GamCare (UK): www.gamcare.org.uk — Free, confidential help and information
- GamStop (UK): www.gamstop.co.uk — Self-exclusion scheme across UK-licensed operators
- Responsible Gambling Council (Canada): www.responsiblegambling.org
- National Council on Problem Gambling (US): www.ncpgambling.org — 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
Take Action Today
If you feel your gambling is becoming a problem, or if someone close to you is struggling, please reach out for support immediately. There is no shame in asking for help. Many people have overcome problem gambling with professional assistance.
Contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 (free call) or visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au for confidential support 24/7.
Remember: Gamble responsibly. Gamble for entertainment. Never gamble with money you can't afford to lose.