Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
NRL betting should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. It's important to understand that the odds always favour the betting operator in the long term. Only bet with money you can afford to lose, and never gamble to recover losses or escape financial difficulties.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your state) to use betting services on awcservices.net. We are committed to preventing underage gambling and take age verification seriously. If you are under 18, please do not attempt to register or place bets.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Recognise these common warning signs that gambling may be becoming a problem:
- Chasing losses by betting more money to try to recover what you've lost
- Hiding your gambling activity from family, friends, or partners
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to cut back on gambling
- Neglecting work, study, family, or other important responsibilities
- Borrowing money or using credit to fund gambling
- Experiencing mood swings or emotional distress related to gambling
- Failed attempts to stop or reduce gambling
- Using gambling as a way to escape problems or relieve stress
- Lying to others about the extent of your gambling
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone you know, it may be time to seek help.
Self-Help Tools
Most online betting operators offer a range of responsible gaming tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount of money you're willing to deposit over a given period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a limit on the amount you're prepared to lose
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders of how long you've been betting and how much you've wagered
- Betting Limits: Restrict the size of individual bets
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from your betting account to take a break or stop completely
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop betting
We encourage you to use these tools proactively to manage your gambling responsibly.
Support Organisations
If you're experiencing problems with gambling, help is available. Please reach out to one of these organisations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online — Free counselling and support for problem gambling in Australia
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (free call)
United Kingdom
- GamCare — Free, confidential support for problem gambling
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 — Confidential helpline and resources
www.ncpgambling.org
Phone: 1-800-522-4700
Other Locations
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — Information and support in German
www.bzga.de
If You Need Help
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please don't hesitate to seek help. Problem gambling is a treatable condition, and support is available. Contact one of the organisations listed above — they offer free, confidential, and non-judgmental assistance.
Your wellbeing is important to us. Help is just a phone call or click away.