Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At purecoat.com.au, we believe that online gaming should be enjoyed as entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. PlayID pokies are games of chance with outcomes determined by random number generators. The house always has a mathematical advantage, and losses are an inevitable part of gaming.
Please gamble responsibly and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal age in your jurisdiction) to access and use online gaming services in Australia. purecoat.com.au is strictly for adults only. If you are under the legal age, please do not use this service.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do you recognise any of these signs in your own behaviour? If so, you may have a problem with gambling:
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Hiding your gambling activity from family, friends, or healthcare providers
- Gambling to escape problems, stress, anxiety, or depression
- Neglecting work, study, or family responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
- Experiencing mood swings or irritability when not gambling
- Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent on gambling
- Jeopardising relationships, employment, or educational opportunities
If you recognise these signs, it's important to seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Controls
Most reputable online gaming operators offer built-in tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Cap the amount of money you're willing to lose in a given period
- Reality Checks: Enable pop-up reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Session Time Limits: Automatically log out after a predetermined duration
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from accessing gaming platforms
Take advantage of these tools to keep your gaming experience enjoyable and within your control.
Support Organisations & Help Resources
If you're struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Please reach out to one of these organisations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online — Free, confidential counselling and support
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (24/7, free call) - Gambler's Help — Counselling services across Australia
Phone: 1800 858 858
International Support
- GamCare (United Kingdom)
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (United Kingdom) — Self-exclusion scheme
www.gamstop.co.uk - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
www.responsiblegambling.org - National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
www.ncpgambling.org
Phone: 1-800-522-4700
If You Need Help, Reach Out
Problem gambling can affect your finances, relationships, mental health, and overall wellbeing. If you believe you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in asking for support — gambling addiction is a recognised disorder, and recovery is possible with proper assistance.
Contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 or visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au today.