Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At fatstores.com.au, we are committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Online gaming should be enjoyed purely as entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please gamble responsibly and within your means.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction) to use our services. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet these requirements before participating in any gaming activities. We do not permit minors to access our platform.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following, you may have a gambling problem. Please seek help:
- Chasing losses by gambling more money to recover what you've lost
- Gambling with money intended for essential expenses (rent, bills, food)
- Hiding your gambling activity from family, friends, or partners
- Neglecting work, school, or personal relationships due to gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Needing to gamble with increasing amounts to achieve the same excitement
- Repeatedly trying and failing to cut back or stop gambling
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Lying about the extent or nature of your gambling
- Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or other problems
Self-Help Tools & Limits
Most reputable online gaming platforms offer tools to help you maintain control. These include:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Cap the amount you're willing to lose during a gaming session
- Betting Limits: Restrict the maximum stake on individual bets
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Session Timeouts: Set automatic disconnection after a specified period
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from accessing gaming platforms
We encourage you to use these tools as part of your responsible gaming strategy.
Support Organizations
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Here are trusted support organizations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online - Free confidential support and counseling
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (free call)
United Kingdom
- GamCare - Free advice, support, and counseling
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop - National self-exclusion scheme
www.gamstop.co.uk
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council
www.responsiblegambling.org
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling
www.ncpgambling.org
Phone: 1-800-522-4700 (confidential helpline)
Other Regions
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
Need Help?
If you believe you have a problem with gambling, please reach out to one of the support organizations listed above. There is no shame in seeking help—support services are confidential, free, and available to assist you.
Remember: Gambling should be fun. If it's no longer enjoyable or is causing harm, it's time to seek support.