Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Playamo, we believe that online gaming should be an enjoyable form of entertainment only. Gaming is never a reliable way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please play responsibly and only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
In Australia, you must be at least 18 years old to participate in online gaming. Playamo verifies all players' ages during registration to ensure compliance with local laws. If you are under the legal age of gambling in your jurisdiction, you are not permitted to use our services.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following, you may have a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Lying to family, friends, or professionals about the extent of your gambling
- Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities due to gambling
- Gambling with money needed for essentials (rent, food, bills)
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to reduce gambling
- Using gambling as an escape from problems or negative emotions
- Increasing amounts of money spent to achieve the desired excitement
- Unsuccessful attempts to cut down or stop gambling
- Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
- Loss of interest in hobbies and activities outside of gambling
Self-Help Tools & Features
Playamo provides responsible gaming tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified period (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Loss Limits: Restrict the maximum amount you are willing to lose in a given timeframe
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders during play sessions about how long you've been gaming
- Self-Exclusion: Take a break from gaming by temporarily or permanently excluding yourself from your account
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop gambling entirely
To access these tools, visit your account settings on the Playamo website or contact our customer support team.
Support Organizations & Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Confidential counselling and support for problem gamblers
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (free call)
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free support for problem gambling
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme
www.gamstop.co.uk
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council – Education and support services
www.responsiblegambling.org
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling – Helpline and resources
www.ncpgambling.org
Phone: 1-800-522-4700
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – Federal Centre for Health Education
www.bzga.de
Need Help?
If you believe you have a problem with gambling, please reach out for support immediately. There is no shame in seeking help, and professional support services are available and confidential. Your wellbeing is important to us and to the communities we serve.
Don't hesitate to contact one of the support organizations listed above or speak with a trusted family member or friend.