Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At somethingcasualband.com, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Gambling should be enjoyed as entertainment only, never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Star Casino games are designed for fun, and the odds always favour the house. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal minimum age in your state or territory) to access Star Casino and place bets. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of identity at any time. If you are under the legal gambling age, please do not proceed.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, help is available:
- Chasing losses by gambling with more money to try to recover losses
- Hiding gambling activities or lying about the amount of time or money spent
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to cut down or stop gambling
- Gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Neglecting family, work, or personal responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
- Experiencing relationship breakdowns related to gambling
- Thinking constantly about gambling or past gambling experiences
- Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
- Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling
Self-Help Tools and Controls
Star Casino provides several tools to help you maintain control over your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to deposit within a specified timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Establish a maximum amount you're prepared to lose during a session or over time
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic notifications during play to remind you how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from accessing Star Casino if you need to take a break from gambling
- Account Pause: Pause your account for a cooling-off period
These tools are available through your account settings. Take advantage of them to stay in control.
Support Organisations in Australia
If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling, support is available:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Free and confidential counselling and support services for problem gambling - Lifeline Australia
Phone: 13 11 14
24/7 crisis support and counselling - Beyond Blue
Phone: 1300 224 636
Support for mental health issues related to problem gambling
International Support
- GamCare (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org - National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
If You Need Help
Don't wait—reach out today. Problem gambling is treatable, and support services are confidential and free. Whether you're struggling yourself or concerned about someone else, the organisations listed above are ready to help. Contact Gambling Help Online at www.gamblinghelponline.org.au or call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (Australia) to speak with a counsellor.
Your wellbeing is important. Help is just a phone call or click away.