Responsible Gambling

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Responsible Gambling Code of Practice

For the majority of people, gambling is an enjoyable leisure and entertainment activity. However, for some, gambling can have negative impacts. As a result a Responsible Gambling Code has been developed which sets out certain practices to be adopted by gambling providers in the provision of their services, in order to minimize the harm to
consumers that may be adversely affected by gambling.
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Minors

As a responsible operator, Sportsbet.com.au is committed to maintaining its first class public reputation by actively taking action to exclude minors from placing a wager at the sportsbet.com.au site or over the telephone. Wagering with Sportsbet.com.au is designed to appeal to, and be used by persons who have attained the age of 18 years.

What is Responsible Gambling?

“Responsible gambling” is a broad concept and involves the conduct of gambling in a manner whereby the potential for harm associated with gambling is minimised. It respects the responsibility of individuals for their own actions, but also acknowledges a responsibility on the part of the service providers. Responsible gambling has regard to the
context in which gambling occurs, the inducements made to gamble, the way the gambling service operates, and the integrity of the gambling operator. The aim is to enable persons to make informed decisions about their participation in gambling and, if harm has occured, to provide access to gambling help services.

What is Problem Gambling?

Problem gambling exists when there is a lack of control over gambling, particularly the scope and frequency of gambling, the level of betting and the amount of leisure time devoted to gambling. The negative consequence of problem gambling may include:

• The gambler suffers excessive financial losses relative to the gambler’s means
• Adverse personal effects on the gambler, his or her family and friends
• Adverse affects on employers and work performance, and
• Other costs which are borne by the community.

Gamblers Anonymous 20 Questions Test

Gamblers Anonymous offers the following questions to anyone who thinks he or she may have a gambling problem. If you answer yes to seven or more of these questions, chances are you may be a compulsive gambler and should seek help.

1. Do you ever lose time from work or school due to gambling?
2. Has gambling ever made your home life unhappy?
3. Does gambling affect your reputation?
4. Have you ever felt remorse after gambling?
5. Do you ever gamble to get money with which to pay debts or otherwise solve financial difficulties?
6. Does gambling cause a decrease in your ambition or efficiency?
7. After losing do you feel you must return as soon as possible and win back your losses?
8. After a win do you have a strong urge to return and win more?
9. Do you often gamble until your last dollar is gone?
10. Do you ever borrow to finance your gambling?
11. Have you ever sold anything to finance gambling?
12. Are you reluctant to use “gambling money” for normal expenditures?
13. Does gambling make you careless of the welfare of yourself or your family?
14. Do you ever gamble longer than you planned?
15. Have you ever gambled to escape worry or trouble?
16. Have you ever committed, or considered committing, an illegal act to finance gambling?
17. Does gambling cause you to have difficulty in sleeping?
18. Do arguments, disappointments or frustrations create within you an urge to gamble?
19. Do you ever have an urge to celebrate any good fortune by a few hours of gambling?
20. Have you ever considered suicide as a result of your gambling?

Where to Get Help for Gambling Problems

Problem Gambling
Confidential, professional, free hlep, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Talk to someone who understands your issues.
WEB: http://www.problemgambling.vic.gov.au/immediate-help
PHONE: 1800 858 858
Gamblers Anonymous
For people outside Australia, Gamblers Anonymous may be able to assist
at www.gamblersanonymous.org

Self- Exclusion

IASbet.com staff encourage customers to take responsibility for their wagering activities. Customers will be allowed to self-exclude themselves from: Wagering on the telephone, the www.IASbet.com site and face to face betting at its licensed Darwin call center; or
subject to the consideration and approval of Northern Territory and other wagering regulators, all Australian gambling sites. An application for self-exclusion can be made by contacting Customer Service via any of the methods provided on the right.