Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At Get Ya Words Out, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming. PayID Pokies and all forms of gambling should be enjoyed as entertainment only—never as a way to make money or solve financial problems. If you find yourself gambling to recover losses or escape personal difficulties, please reach out for support.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your state) to participate in online gaming. If you are under the legal age, please do not use our services. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of age at any time.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do any of these warning signs apply to you? If so, seek help immediately:
- Chasing losses by gambling with more money to recover what you've lost
- Gambling with money meant for bills, rent, or other essential expenses
- Hiding your gambling habits from family, friends, or partners
- Feeling anxious or irritable when you can't gamble
- Spending more time or money gambling than intended
- Neglecting work, school, family, or hobbies due to gambling
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Feeling a need to gamble with increasing amounts for the same excitement
- Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
Self-Help Tools & Limits
Many online gaming platforms offer tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose before stopping play
- Reality Checks: Receive notifications at regular intervals reminding you how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gaming platforms to take a break
- Session Timeouts: Automatically log out after a set period of play
Use these tools proactively. They're designed to help you maintain control and gamble responsibly.
Support Organizations
If you or someone you know needs help, these organisations provide free and confidential support:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free counselling and support for problem gambling
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (free call, available 24/7)
International Support
- GamCare (United Kingdom) – Support and treatment for problem gambling
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (United Kingdom) – National self-exclusion scheme
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada) – Resources and support
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org - National Council on Problem Gambling (USA) – Helpline and resources
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Phone: 1-800-522-4700
If You Need Help
Don't suffer in silence. Problem gambling is treatable, and support is available. If you believe you or a loved one may have a gambling problem, please reach out to one of the support organisations listed above. They offer confidential, non-judgmental assistance.
Your wellbeing matters. Seek help today.