Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At Yoke-a-Store, we believe that online pokies and gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. While pokies can be fun and exciting, it's important to gamble responsibly and within your means.
Only ever spend money you can afford to lose, and never gamble to recover losses or escape personal problems.
Age Verification
All players must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction) to access and use our services.
We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of age at any time. If you are under the legal gambling age, please do not use this site.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. Please review the following checklist and seek help if any apply to you:
- Spending more time or money gambling than you intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to win back money you've lost
- Lying to family or friends about your gambling activities
- Hiding gambling accounts, bills, or statements
- Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety, depression, or other difficult emotions
- Borrowing money to gamble or to pay off gambling debts
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or upset when unable to gamble
- Gambling has negatively affected your relationships, work, or finances
- Neglecting family, friends, or responsibilities due to gambling
- Unsuccessful attempts to cut down or stop gambling
If you recognise any of these warning signs in yourself or someone you know, please reach out for support.
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gambling Features
We provide tools to help you gamble responsibly:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose during a session
- Reality Checks: Enable reminders during your gaming sessions to track time and spending
- Session Time Limits: Set a maximum duration for your gaming sessions
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from our platform if you need a break
- Cool-Off Periods: Take a break from gambling for a set period (24 hours to several weeks)
To access these tools, visit your account settings or contact our customer support team.
Support Organizations
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, help is available. The following organizations provide free, confidential support:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free counselling and support service for problem gambling in Australia
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (free call)
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Confidential support, advice, and counselling for problem gambling
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling in the UK
www.gamstop.co.uk
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council – Prevention, education, and support for problem gambling
www.responsiblegambling.org
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling – Support, resources, and referrals for gambling addiction
www.ncpgambling.org
Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 (confidential, free)
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – German federal centre for health education
Helpline: 0800 1 372 374 (anonymous and free)
If You Need Help
If you believe you have a gambling problem, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in asking for support – trained counsellors are available to help you at no cost.
Contact one of the support organizations listed above, speak to your GP, or reach out to a trusted friend or family member.
Remember: Recovery is possible, and help is available.