Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At Flying18s, we're committed to promoting responsible gambling practices. Betting should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and never chase losses or bet beyond your means.
Age Verification
In Australia, you must be at least 18 years of age to participate in gambling activities. By using our website and placing bets, you confirm that you are of legal gambling age in your jurisdiction and accept full responsibility for your actions.
If you are under 18, please do not access betting services. Parents and guardians are encouraged to use content filtering software to restrict access to gambling websites.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following behaviours in yourself or someone you know, problem gambling may be an issue:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to try to recover money lost
- Hiding or lying about the extent of your gambling
- Gambling with money intended for essential expenses (rent, food, utilities)
- Neglecting family, work, or educational responsibilities due to gambling
- Experiencing mood swings or irritability when unable to gamble
- Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
- Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
- Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
- Feeling anxious or depressed related to gambling losses
- Using gambling as an escape from problems or negative emotions
Self-Help Tools & Limit-Setting
Most Australian betting operators, including those featured on Flying18s, offer tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Restrict the maximum amount you're willing to lose during a session or time period
- Bet Limits: Control the maximum stake you can place on individual bets
- Reality Checks: Enable notifications at regular intervals during your gambling session
- Session Time Limits: Set automatic logout times to prevent extended gambling sessions
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily restrict your own access to betting accounts for a set period
We strongly encourage you to use these tools. Contact your betting operator's customer support team if you need assistance activating or modifying these features.
Support Organisations & Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. The following organisations offer free, confidential support:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online — Free, confidential online and telephone support
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (24/7, free call) - Gambler's Help — Victorian counselling service
Phone: 1800 858 858
International Support (if applicable)
- GamCare (UK) — Support for problem gambling
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (UK) — National self-exclusion scheme
www.gamstop.co.uk - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
www.responsiblegambling.org - National Council on Problem Gambling (USA)
www.ncpgambling.org
Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
Take Action Today
If you think you may have a gambling problem, please reach out for help immediately. There is no shame in seeking support — problem gambling affects people from all backgrounds, and recovery is possible with the right assistance.
Contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 or visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au to speak with a trained counsellor.
Remember: gambling should be fun. If it stops being fun, it's time to seek help.
This Responsible Gaming information is provided for educational purposes. Flying18s is an affiliate website and does not operate betting services directly. For account-specific responsible gambling tools and limits, please contact your chosen betting operator directly. Australian betting operators are regulated by state and territory authorities.