Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At The Bolt Hole Pirates Bay, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. NRL betting should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only — never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and always set limits before you start.
Age Verification
In Australia, you must be 18 years of age or older to participate in gambling activities, including sports betting. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet this legal requirement. We do not knowingly permit gambling by minors and take age verification seriously.
If you are under 18, please do not use our services.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Be aware of these warning signs that may indicate a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by betting more money to recover what you've lost
- Gambling with money intended for essential expenses (rent, bills, food)
- Hiding your gambling activity or lying about how much you gamble
- Spending increasing amounts of time and money on gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or guilty about your gambling
- Neglecting family, work, or social relationships due to gambling
- Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
- Failed attempts to cut down or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or negative emotions
- Experiencing financial difficulties as a result of gambling
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone else, help is available.
Self-Help Tools and Limit Settings
We provide several tools to help you maintain control over your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose in a given period
- Bet Limits: Restrict the maximum stake on individual bets
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders of how long you've been gambling and how much you've wagered
- Session Time Limits: Set automatic warnings or session timeouts
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from your account and our platform
These tools are available in your account settings. We encourage you to use them proactively.
Support Organizations and Resources
If you need help, please contact one of these trusted organisations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Free confidential counselling service for problem gambling in Australia - Lifeline Australia
Phone: 13 11 14
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention service - Beyond Blue
Phone: 1300 224 636
Support for mental health and wellbeing issues
International Support Services
- GamCare (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org - National Council on Problem Gambling (USA)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
If You Need Help
Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please reach out to one of the support organisations listed above. They offer free, confidential, and professional assistance.
You can also contact your general practitioner (GP) or local health service for referrals to gambling counselling services in your area.
Remember: Help is available, and recovery is possible.