Responsible Gaming

Gambling is Entertainment, Not Income

At Clothesline Shade, we believe gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, similar to going to the movies or attending a sporting event. It should never be considered a way to earn money or solve financial problems. When you gamble, you are paying for the chance to play – the house always has a mathematical advantage.

Only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and never chase your losses by betting more money in an attempt to recover what you've spent.

Age Verification

Gambling is only available to individuals aged 18 years and over in Australia, or the legal minimum age in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher. By accessing any gambling services through this website, you confirm that you meet these age requirements.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognise any of the following warning signs in yourself or someone you know, it may indicate a problem with gambling:

• Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
• Chasing losses by gambling more to try to win back money you've lost
• Hiding gambling activity from friends, family, or partners
• Feeling anxious or irritable when trying to reduce or stop gambling
• Using gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative feelings
• Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
• Gambling affecting your work, relationships, or studies
• Neglecting responsibilities or personal care due to gambling
• Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
• Feeling the need to gamble with increasing amounts to achieve the same excitement

Self-Help Tools

Most responsible online gambling platforms offer several tools to help you stay in control:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount of losses you're willing to accept during a session or period
• Reality Checks: Receive pop-up reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
• Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from gambling for a set period, preventing access to your account
• Session Time Limits: Automatically end your session after a predetermined duration

We encourage you to use these tools to maintain control over your gambling activity.

Support Organisations

If you're concerned about your gambling or need support, help is available. The following organisations provide free, confidential assistance:

Australia

• Gambling Help Online – Free counselling and support for problem gambling
  www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
  Phone: 1800 858 858 (free call)

United Kingdom

• GamCare – Free, confidential support and counselling
  www.gamcare.org.uk
• GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
  www.gamstop.co.uk

Canada

• Responsible Gambling Council – Resources and support for problem gambling
  www.responsiblegambling.org

United States

• National Council on Problem Gambling – Help and treatment resources
  www.ncpgambling.org
  Phone: 1-800-522-4700

Germany

• Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung – Federal Centre for Health Education
  Support and information on problem gambling

If You Need Help

Problem gambling can affect anyone. If you're struggling with your gambling, or if someone you care about is, reach out for help today. There is no shame in seeking support, and professional help is available and confidential.

Don't gamble more than you can afford to lose, and never let gambling interfere with your health, relationships, or finances.