Responsible Gambling at ShardBet

Responsible Gambling at ShardBet

At ShardBet Australia, we are dedicated to fostering a safe and enjoyable gambling environment. We believe gambling should be a fun and thrilling experience, and we encourage our players to participate responsibly. This page outlines the tools and resources available to help you gamble responsibly, including setting personal limits, recognising the signs of problem gambling, and seeking help if required.

Our Commitment to Responsible Gambling

Gambling responsibly means maintaining control of your play and ensuring that gambling is a positive pastime, not a source of stress or financial trouble. ShardBet provides a range of tools to help you manage your gambling activities and keep them as a healthy form of entertainment. Our responsible gambling framework is designed to ensure that all players have the resources and knowledge needed to enjoy our offerings without adverse impacts.

Our team is continually improving the suite of responsible gambling measures to align with best practices and regulatory guidelines. While gambling is designed for entertainment purposes, we acknowledge that some may find themselves facing challenges. That's why we are committed to providing our users with the tools necessary to enjoy gambling safely and with peace of mind.

Safer-Gambling Tools

We offer a variety of features designed to help you manage your gambling activities and minimise potential risks. Here’s how they work in detail:

• Deposit Limits: Setting a deposit limit allows you to control the amount of money you can deposit into your account on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. This tool helps you stick to your budget and avoid overspending. Regularly revisiting your financial capacity is crucial, and our deposit limits are adjustable at your convenience to ensure they align with your financial goals.
• Loss Limits: You can set a loss limit to control the amount of money you are comfortable losing over a specified period. This feature ensures that your gambling activities don’t negatively impact your finances. By setting realistic and achievable loss limits, you can enjoy what ShardBet has to offer without exceeding your financial thresholds. Updates to your loss limits are user-friendly, designed for seamless adjustments as needed.
• Time Limits: Our time limit tool helps you manage the duration you spend playing. By establishing a time limit, you ensure that gambling remains a balanced part of your life, allowing ample room for family, work, and other recreational activities. Our system will provide notifications as you approach your set limit, prompting you to evaluate your engagement levels.
• Reality Checks: With reality checks, you receive automatic reminders at regular intervals to help you keep track of the time you spend on our platform. These pop-up messages serve as a nudge to assess whether you’re spending more time gambling than intended. This tool is integral in promoting reflective gambling habits, encouraging mindful play without breaking immersion.
• Self-Exclusion: If you feel that gambling is becoming problematic or if you need a break, self-exclusion is available. This tool allows you to voluntarily block yourself from accessing our services for a specified period. Self-exclusion can range from a short-term 'cooling-off' period to a longer-term break to reassess your gambling habits, providing you with essential space to regain control.

Recognising the Signs of Problem Gambling

It's essential to be mindful of the warning signs that might indicate gambling is becoming a problem. Recognising these signs early can help prevent the situation from worsening. Understanding the psychology behind gambling gives you the power to identify issues before they escalate. Common problems associated with gambling addiction include emotional, financial, and relational disturbance. Here’s a more detailed look at potential indicators:

• Feeling the need to gamble with increasing amounts of money to experience the same level of excitement. This behaviour can spiral quickly, pushing financial boundaries that were once in place.
• Becoming preoccupied with gambling, including constantly planning how to get more money to gamble. This may lead to neglect of important daily duties or responsibilities.
• Attempting to cut back or stop gambling without success, indicative of the compulsive nature of problem gambling.
• Feeling restless or irritable when trying to reduce gambling, reflecting withdrawal symptoms similar to those experienced in other addictions.
• Gambling to escape problems or to relieve feelings of helplessness, guilt, anxiety, or depression, which can create a damaging cycle of dependency.
• Chasing losses with a firm belief in winning back lost amounts, often resulting in further financial despair.
• Lying to family members or others to hide the extent of gambling involvement, potentially eroding trust in personal relationships.
• Putting important relationships, jobs, or educational opportunities at risk due to gambling, which can significantly affect personal and professional spheres.
• Resorting to borrowing money from others to relieve financial strain caused by gambling, potentially leading to debt and strained friendships.

How to Get Help Locally

If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, it is important to seek help. There are several resources available in Australia dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing difficulties related to gambling. Seeking assistance is the first step towards recovery and maintaining control over your gambling habits.

• Gambling Help Online: This is a free and confidential service offering support 24/7. You can speak to a consultant by calling 1800 858 858 or visiting the Gambling Help Online website. They provide professional support, information, and counselling services tailored for those affected by gambling.
• Lifeline: Available 24/7, Lifeline provides crisis support and suicide prevention services. Contact them at 13 11 14 for immediate assistance during emotional distress or mental health crises.
• Relationships Australia: This service offers support through counselling and guidance for individuals and families affected by gambling issues. They can be reached through their national phone line or local offices, providing a compassionate pathway to recovery.
• Financial Counselling Services: For those grappling with the financial impact of gambling, these services offer free and confidential advice. Financial counsellors can assist in developing strategies for debt management and provide guidance on restructuring finances to alleviate gambling-induced pressures.

Strictly 18+

ShardBet strictly enforces an 18+ policy. All our games and services are exclusively for individuals aged 18 years and older. We conduct stringent age verification checks to prevent underage participation in gambling activities and urge caregivers to use parental controls and internet filtering software to control minors' online access. Adhering to these age restrictions is crucial to ensure a safe and responsible gambling environment for everyone involved.

Reach out for Help

If you're worried about your gambling habits or suspect that gambling might be causing problems in your life, it's pivotal to take action promptly. Utilise the suite of safer-gambling tools ShardBet offers, designed to help manage your gambling activities effectively and responsibly. Additionally, leverage the local support services available to ensure comprehensive assistance tailored to your needs.

Remember, gambling should always be an entertaining and enjoyable activity. We at ShardBet are here to support you in keeping it that way. A dedicated support section on our platform provides additional information about available tools and services to encourage responsible play. Ensuring your well-being remains our utmost priority: stay informed, stay in control, and gamble responsibly.

For more details, or to set up any of our responsible gambling tools, please visit your account settings or reach out to our customer support team. They are available to guide you through the process effectively, providing peace of mind while you engage with our services. At ShardBet Australia, your safety and well-being are our top priorities: let's work together towards creating a responsible and enjoyable gaming experience.