Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Cafe Del Pescatore, we believe that online gaming should be enjoyed as entertainment only, never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. While gaming can be fun and exciting, it's important to play within your means and maintain control over your gaming habits.
Please gamble responsibly and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
Online gaming in Australia is only available to persons aged 18 years and over. By accessing our site, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age and meet all legal requirements in your jurisdiction.
We are committed to preventing underage gaming and reserve the right to verify your age at any time.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Please be aware of these warning signs that may indicate a problem with your gaming:
- Chasing Losses: Attempting to win back money you've lost by gaming more
- Hiding Your Gaming: Concealing the extent of your gaming from family or friends
- Loss of Control: Being unable to stick to pre-set limits on time or money spent
- Neglecting Responsibilities: Missing work, family time, or other obligations due to gaming
- Gaming to Escape: Using gaming to cope with stress, anxiety, or other emotions
- Escalating Stakes: Needing to bet more money to get the same excitement
- Failed Attempts to Quit: Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce or stop gaming
- Borrowing Money: Taking loans or using credit to fund your gaming
- Relationship Strain: Gaming causing conflicts with loved ones
- Financial Difficulties: Gaming leading to debt or financial hardship
If you recognize any of these signs in your own behavior, please reach out for help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Gaming Controls
We provide several tools to help you maintain control over your gaming:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose in a given period
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders during your gaming sessions to check your time and spending
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gaming on our site
- Session Time Limits: Set an automatic logout time after a specified duration
- Gaming Break: Take a cooling-off period away from gaming to reflect on your habits
We encourage you to use these tools proactively to keep your gaming enjoyable and under control.
Support Organizations & Helplines
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Please contact one of these organizations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online — Free, confidential support and counseling services for problem gambling
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (24/7, free call)
United Kingdom
- GamCare — National problem gambling service providing support and self-help tools
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop — The National Self-Exclusion Scheme for online gaming
www.gamstop.co.uk
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council — Evidence-based information and resources
www.responsiblegambling.org
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling — Help line and resource directory
www.ncpgambling.org
Phone: 1-800-522-4700 (24/7, confidential)
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — Federal Centre for Health Education
Telephone counseling: 0800 1 37 27 00
If You Need Help
Don't struggle alone. If you believe you have a problem with gambling, or if someone you care about is struggling, please reach out for professional help immediately. Support is confidential, non-judgmental, and free.
Contact one of the organizations listed above or speak with a counselor at Gambling Help Online: 1800 858 858 (available 24/7 in Australia).
Your wellbeing is our priority. We're here to help you enjoy gaming responsibly.