Responsible Gaming

Gaming Should Be Entertainment

At A Bug's Life, we believe that online pokies should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Gambling always carries risk, and the odds are designed in favour of the house. Play only with money you can afford to lose, and never gamble to chase losses or escape personal difficulties.

Age Verification

Online pokies are strictly for players aged 18 years and over in Australia. By accessing our site, you confirm that you are of legal age and meet all local requirements. If you are under 18, or if gambling is illegal in your jurisdiction, you must not use this website.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognise any of the following, you may be developing a gambling problem:

• Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
• Chasing losses by gambling more to win back money you've lost
• Hiding your gambling activity from family or friends
• Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, depression, or other emotional problems
• Feeling restless or irritable when trying to cut down or stop
• Neglecting work, study, family, or social relationships due to gambling
• Borrowing money or getting into debt to fund gambling
• Lying about how much you gamble or how much money you've lost
• Repeated failed attempts to reduce or control gambling

Self-Help Tools & Safer Gambling Features

Many online gambling platforms offer built-in tools to help you stay in control:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Cap the total amount you're willing to lose in a given period
• Reality Checks: Receive pop-up reminders about how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
• Self-Exclusion: Exclude yourself from gambling for a set period (days, weeks, months, or years)
• Session Time Limits: Set automatic logout after a certain duration

Use these tools to help manage your gambling responsibly and maintain control of your gaming experience.

Support & Help Resources

If you're struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Please reach out to one of these trusted organisations:

Australia

• Gambling Help Online – Free counselling and support
  Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
  Phone: 1800 858 858 (free, confidential, 24/7)
• Gambler's Help – Victorian gambling counselling service
  Phone: 1800 858 858

International Support

• GamCare (UK) – www.gamcare.org.uk
• GamStop (UK Self-Exclusion) – www.gamstop.co.uk
• Responsible Gambling Council (Canada) – www.responsiblegambling.org
• National Council on Problem Gambling (USA) – www.ncpgambling.org

Need Help?

If you think you have a gambling problem, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in reaching out. Trained counsellors are available to provide confidential, non-judgmental support. Contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 (24/7) or visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au for online chat and support.

Your wellbeing is important to us. Play responsibly and enjoy gaming as entertainment only.