Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Fun, Not a Financial Strategy
At Bloom Music Festival, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Online pokies should be enjoyed as entertainment only – never as a way to make money or solve financial problems. The house always has a mathematical edge, and gambling outcomes are based on chance. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
Online gambling in Australia is strictly for players aged 18 years and over. If you are under 18, please do not use online gaming services. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of identity to confirm your eligibility.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone else, it may indicate a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- Hiding gambling activities from family and friends
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to reduce gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or negative emotions
- Gambling with money needed for essentials (rent, bills, food)
- Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
- Neglecting work, study, or relationships due to gambling
- Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gaming Features
Most reputable Australian online casinos offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to deposit within a specified timeframe
- Loss Limits: Cap the maximum losses you're prepared to accept
- Session Time Limits: Automatically log out after a set period
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders about how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from gambling for a period you choose (temporary or permanent)
- Account Cooling Off: Take a break from your account for a set duration
Always use these tools proactively. They're designed to help you stay in control.
Get Help – Support Organisations
If you're concerned about your gambling or someone else's, confidential support is available:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free, confidential counselling and support
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
1800 858 858 (free call) - Gambler's Help – Victorian counselling and support service
1800 858 858 - Problem Gambling Services – State-based support across Australia
Contact your local health department for services in your state
International Support (if accessing from other regions)
- GamCare (UK) – www.gamcare.org.uk
- GamStop (UK) – www.gamstop.co.uk
- Responsible Gambling Council (Canada) – www.responsiblegambling.org
- National Council on Problem Gambling (USA) – www.ncpgambling.org
Take Action Today
If you believe you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please reach out for help immediately. There's no shame in seeking support – trained professionals are ready to assist you confidentially.
Remember: Gambling should always be fun and within your means. If it stops being enjoyable, it's time to take a step back and seek help.