Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Active Outdoors Expo, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming. Gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to make money or solve financial problems. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and never chase losses or bet more than you intended.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal age in your jurisdiction) to participate in gambling activities. If you are under the legal age, please do not access gambling services. We take age verification seriously to protect minors from the harms of gambling.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, it may be time to seek help:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
- Hiding gambling activity or lying about how much time and money you spend gambling
- Gambling with money intended for essential expenses (rent, bills, groceries)
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to reduce gambling
- Neglecting family, friends, work, or other responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money or using credit to fund gambling
- Gambling for longer periods or with larger amounts than intended
- Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
- Experiencing mood swings linked to gambling wins and losses
- Using gambling as a way to escape stress, anxiety, or depression
Self-Help Tools & Controls
Most reputable gambling platforms offer tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a daily, weekly, or monthly limit on the amount you can deposit
- Loss Limits: Set a limit on the maximum amount you're willing to lose in a given period
- Time Limits: Set session time limits to prevent extended gambling sessions
- Reality Checks: Enable pop-up reminders during your gaming session to check how long you've been playing
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling services
- Account Cooling-Off Period: Take a break from your account for a set period
Make use of these tools to maintain control and gamble responsibly.
Support & Help Services
If you're struggling with gambling, help is available. Please reach out to one of these organisations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au — Free and confidential support, counselling, and resources for people in Australia affected by gambling
United Kingdom
- GamCare: www.gamcare.org.uk — Free, confidential support and counselling for problem gamblers
- GamStop: www.gamstop.co.uk — National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council: www.responsiblegambling.org — Information, resources, and support for responsible gambling in Canada
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling: www.ncpgambling.org — Helpline and resources for problem gambling support in the US
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA): Information and resources on gambling addiction and prevention
If You Need Help
Don't suffer in silence. If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, please reach out to one of the support organisations listed above. Help is available, and seeking support is a sign of strength.
Remember: gambling should always be fun and entertaining. If it's no longer enjoyable or is causing harm, it's time to take action.
This information is provided for harm reduction purposes. Active Outdoors Expo is committed to promoting responsible gambling practices. For affiliate links related to Star Casino, all affiliated partners are required to adhere to strict responsible gaming standards.