Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment

At Christoradio, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Pokies and online gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. The odds are always in favour of the house, and you should only gamble with money you can afford to lose.

If you're visiting this site, we encourage you to play responsibly and within your means.

Age Verification

In Australia, gambling products are strictly regulated. You must be 18 years of age or older to participate in pokies and online gambling activities. If you are under 18, please do not access gambling services on this website.

By accessing gambling content on Christoradio.com, you confirm that you are of legal gambling age in your jurisdiction.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can develop quickly and affect your life in serious ways. Ask yourself these questions:

• Are you spending more time and money on gambling than you intended?
• Do you chase losses by gambling more to try to win back money?
• Are you hiding your gambling activities from friends or family?
• Do you feel anxious or irritable when you're not gambling?
• Are you gambling with money needed for essentials like rent, food, or bills?
• Have you borrowed money to fund your gambling?
• Do you lie about the amount of money you spend on gambling?
• Has gambling affected your relationships, work, or education?
• Do you gamble to escape stress, anxiety, or depression?
• Have you tried and failed to reduce or stop gambling?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you may have a gambling problem and should seek help immediately.

Self-Help Tools & Safer Gaming Features

Most responsible online gambling platforms offer tools to help you maintain control:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly).
• Loss Limits: Set a cap on how much you're willing to lose in a session or time period.
• Reality Checks: Enable reminders during play to help you track time and spending.
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling platforms.
• Time-Out: Take a break from gambling for a set period without closing your account.
• Cooling-Off Period: Request a mandatory waiting period before re-accessing your account.

Use these tools proactively to maintain control over your gambling.

Support & Help Resources

If you're struggling with gambling, help is available. The following organisations provide confidential support for problem gambling:

Australia (Primary Resource)

• Gambling Help Online - Free, confidential counselling and support
  www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
  Phone: 1800 858 858 (24/7 helpline)

International Resources

• GamCare (UK) - Support and counselling services
  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

If you are based in Australia, Gambling Help Online is your primary resource and provides free, confidential support tailored to Australian gamblers.

If You Need Help, Reach Out Today

If you believe you have a gambling problem, or if someone you care about does, please contact one of the support organisations listed above. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Gambling Help Online: 1800 858 858 (Australia)

Confidential support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.