Responsible Gaming

Avantgarde Casino supports a balanced approach to gambling. Gambling should be treated as entertainment, not as a way to make money, solve financial problems or recover losses. Take time to understand your choices, set limits that suit your circumstances and only gamble with money you can afford to lose.

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Gamble for entertainment

Gambling can be enjoyable when it forms one small part of your leisure activities. It also involves risk, and the outcome of casino games is uncertain. There is no guaranteed strategy for winning, and previous results do not determine what will happen next. A game that has not produced a win for some time is not necessarily more likely to win on the next play.

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Before you start, decide how much time and money you are comfortable spending. Treat this amount as an entertainment expense, in the same way you might budget for dining out, films or other recreational activities. Never use money needed for rent, mortgage payments, bills, food, education, medical costs or other essential commitments.

Set a spending limit before gambling and avoid increasing it during a session.
Set a time limit and take regular breaks away from the screen.
Keep gambling separate from household budgets and essential expenses.
Do not gamble when you are upset, stressed, tired or under the influence of alcohol or other substances.
Do not borrow money, use credit to gamble or ask another person to fund your play.
Remember that losses are part of gambling and cannot be chased or guaranteed to return.

A win does not mean you should continue playing, and a loss does not mean you should try to win the money back. If gambling stops feeling like a choice or begins to cause worry, take a break and consider using the account tools available to you.

Set limits and use account controls

Planning your gambling in advance can make it easier to stay within your intended boundaries. Depending on the options available on your account and the requirements that apply to the service, you may be able to use tools designed to help manage deposits, spending, playing time or access. Check your account settings and the relevant platform information for the controls available to you.

Deposit and spending limits

A deposit or spending limit can help you decide in advance how much money you will make available for gambling over a selected period. Choose an amount based on your personal budget, not on an expected win. Once a limit has been set, do not attempt to work around it by opening additional accounts, using another person's account or transferring more money through a different payment method.

Time limits and breaks

It is easy to lose track of time during online play. Use reminders, personal alarms or available session tools to help you stop when planned. Stand up, leave the gambling environment and do something unrelated to gambling. A short break can help you review how much time and money you have spent before deciding whether to continue.

Taking a longer break

If you want to stop gambling for a period, look for an available timeout, cooling-off or account restriction option. If you believe you need a stronger barrier, request account closure or self-exclusion through the relevant account process. A restriction may apply subject to the platform's procedures and applicable requirements. Do not create a new account to avoid a restriction, and contact the service through the available support channel if you need help understanding the options.

Account controls are helpful, but they are not a substitute for personal support. Consider combining limits with a written budget, support from someone you trust and professional advice where appropriate.

Recognise when gambling may be causing harm

People can experience gambling harm in different ways. Financial difficulty is one possible sign, but harm may also affect relationships, work, study, sleep, mood and general wellbeing. You do not need to wait for a serious problem before asking for help.

Spending more money or time gambling than you intended.
Trying to win back losses by gambling more often or with larger amounts.
Feeling restless, irritable or anxious when you try to stop.
Keeping gambling secret from family, friends or people who manage your finances.
Borrowing money, selling possessions or missing bills because of gambling.
Using gambling to escape stress, loneliness, sadness or other difficult feelings.
Neglecting work, study, family responsibilities, health or sleep.
Thinking about gambling frequently or finding it difficult to concentrate on other activities.
Returning to gambling after deciding to stop.
Feeling guilt, shame, hopelessness or distress connected with gambling.

If any of these signs feel familiar, stop and review your gambling before continuing. Consider setting a complete break, closing your account or asking a trusted person to help you manage access to money and gambling websites. Be open about what is happening. Speaking with someone early can make it easier to take practical steps.

You can seek confidential support from a qualified gambling counsellor or from a gambling support service available in your Australian state or territory. These services can help with budgeting, emotional support, relationship impacts and strategies for stopping or reducing gambling. You may also speak with your GP or another qualified health professional. If gambling has contributed to immediate financial or personal danger, seek urgent assistance from an appropriate emergency or crisis service.

If you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm or believe you may be in immediate danger, contact emergency services or a crisis support service in Australia without delay. Your safety is more important than any gambling account, balance or transaction.

Our approach to safer gambling

Avantgarde Casino aims to provide clear information and tools that support informed decisions. We expect account holders to use their own account, provide accurate information when requested and comply with age, identity, location and other applicable requirements. Gambling accounts must not be used by children or by anyone who is not legally permitted to gamble.

If you are concerned about another person's gambling, do not provide them with money, payment details or access to your account. You can encourage them to use account restrictions and seek independent support. Protect your own account credentials and enable available security measures so that other people cannot use your account.

Marketing messages and promotional communications should never be treated as a reason to gamble beyond your personal limits. You can review available communication preferences and stop receiving communications where the relevant option is provided. Promotional material does not change the risks of gambling, guarantee a result or make losses recoverable.

If you want to reduce or stop your gambling, act before placing another wager. Sign out, remove stored payment details where appropriate, apply an available account restriction and tell someone you trust. Where you need assistance with an account tool, use the support option shown on the website. We may need to follow verification, security and responsible gambling procedures when handling requests.

This page provides general information and is not financial, legal or medical advice. Responsible gambling looks different for each person, and the most suitable support depends on your circumstances. Take your concerns seriously, keep your limits realistic and seek qualified help whenever gambling is affecting your life.