Responsible Gambling

Our Commitment

At Micro Auto Filters, we believe that gambling should always be a form of entertainment — never a source of financial stress or personal harm. We are committed to promoting responsible gambling and providing our readers with the resources they need to stay in control.

All casinos we review are required to hold a valid licence and offer responsible gambling tools such as deposit limits, self-exclusion, and session time reminders.

Signs of Problem Gambling

Gambling may be becoming a problem if you:

• Spend more money or time gambling than you can afford
• Find it hard to stop or take a break from gambling
• Chase losses by gambling more to try to win back money
• Borrow money or sell possessions to fund gambling
• Neglect work, study, or family responsibilities because of gambling
• Lie to others about how much you gamble
• Feel anxious, stressed, or irritable when not gambling
• Gamble to escape problems or relieve negative feelings

If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone you know, please reach out for support.

Tips for Staying in Control

• Set a budget: Decide how much you can afford to lose before you start playing, and stick to it.
• Set a time limit: Decide in advance how long you will play and stop when your time is up.
• Never chase losses: Accept that losing is part of gambling. Walking away is always an option.
• Don't gamble when upset: Avoid gambling when you're stressed, depressed, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Take regular breaks: Step away from the screen regularly to keep perspective.
• Use casino tools: Set deposit limits, loss limits, and session reminders at the casinos you play at.
• Keep gambling fun: If it stops being enjoyable, it's time to stop.

Self-Exclusion

If you need to take a break from gambling, most online casinos offer self-exclusion options that allow you to block yourself from accessing your account for a set period of time (e.g., 6 months, 1 year, or permanently). Contact the casino's customer support to arrange this.

In Australia, you can also register for the National Self-Exclusion Register through your state or territory's gambling authority.

Australian Support Services

Underage Gambling

Online gambling is strictly for people aged 18 and over. We strongly oppose underage gambling and encourage parents and guardians to use parental control software to prevent minors from accessing gambling websites.

Recommended tools include Net Nanny and CyberPatrol.