Responsible Gambling
Responsible Gambling
Last updated: 28 April 2026
Online casino gambling carries real financial risk. Sessions can result in total loss of deposited funds. The information on this page is provided without affiliate links, because responsible gambling resources should not sit next to conversion prompts.
If you need to speak to someone now: Gambling Help Online — 1800 858 858 (free, 24/7, Australia)
Warning Signs
Gambling becomes a problem before it feels like one. The following signs, in isolation or combination, indicate that gambling habits may be causing harm.
Financial signs:
- Spending more than you planned to on a regular basis
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling sessions
- Prioritising gambling spending over rent, food, or bills
- Chasing losses — depositing again immediately after a losing session to recover funds
Behavioural signs:
- Spending more time gambling than you intended or expected
- Continuing to gamble when you had planned to stop
- Hiding gambling activity from family or close contacts
- Feeling irritable or anxious when not gambling
Emotional signs:
- Gambling to cope with stress, boredom, loneliness, or negative emotions
- Feeling guilt or shame after a session, followed by continued play
- Believing you are “owed” a win after a losing run (gambler’s fallacy — each session is statistically independent)
- Dismissing losses as bad luck while attributing wins to skill
Self-Help Tools
Van Spin Casino provides the following account management tools. These can be accessed through account settings or by contacting live chat.
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
| Deposit limit | Sets a maximum deposit amount per day, week, or month. Cannot be increased for 24–72 hours after being lowered. |
| Loss limit | Caps the amount you can lose within a set period. |
| Session time limit | Ends your session automatically after a specified time. |
| Cooling-off period | Temporarily restricts access to your account (24 hours to 6 weeks). |
| Self-exclusion | Closes your account for a minimum period. To reverse, contact support and confirm after the exclusion period ends. |
Set limits before you deposit, not after a session. Limits set after a losing session are more likely to be lifted under pressure.
External Support Resources
No affiliate links appear on this page. All organisations listed are free services.
Australia
Gambling Help Online — 1800 858 858
Free counselling by phone and online chat, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Accredited counsellors, confidential. Also provides support for family members of people affected by gambling.
Lifeline — 13 11 14
Crisis support and suicide prevention for people in distress. Available 24/7 by phone and online chat.
Beyond Blue — 1300 22 4636
Mental health support, including gambling-related anxiety and depression.
International
GamCare — 0808 8020 133 (UK)
Free counselling, online support groups, and recovery programmes. Available 24/7.
Gamblers Anonymous
Peer support community with meetings available in Australia and worldwide. No membership or referral required.
BeGambleAware
Self-help tools, information on problem gambling, and operator self-exclusion guidance.
Legal Notice
Gambling is restricted to players aged 18 or over. In some Australian states, the legal gambling age is 18 and access to offshore online casino platforms is not prohibited for personal use, but operators regulated by Australian authorities are limited. Van Spin Casino operates under a Costa Rica gaming registration — this jurisdiction does not provide the same regulatory protections as UKGC or MGA licensed operators.
If gambling is causing financial, relationship, or mental health harm, contact Gambling Help Online at 1800 858 858 before your next session.