Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Surge Casino, we believe that online gaming should be enjoyable entertainment only. Gambling is never a reliable way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and always set limits on how much you spend.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal age in your jurisdiction) to gamble online. If you are under the legal gambling age, please do not use Surge Casino. We take age restrictions seriously and verify all players.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Be aware of these warning signs that may indicate problem gambling:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
- Hiding your gambling activities from family or friends
- Gambling with money intended for essential expenses (rent, bills, food)
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- Feeling anxious or irritable when unable to gamble
- Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
- Neglecting work, school, or relationships due to gambling
- Lying about the extent of your gambling
- Unsuccessful attempts to reduce or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or manage emotions
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone you know, help is available.
Self-Help Tools & Controls
Surge Casino provides tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified period (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose in a given timeframe
- Reality Checks: Receive reminders during gaming sessions about how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from your account to take a break from gambling
- Cooling-Off Period: Request a mandatory break from your account (minimum 24 hours)
Contact our support team to activate any of these tools. You can also set these limits directly in your account settings.
Support Organisations in Australia
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, confidential support is available:
Australia
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Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858
Free, confidential counselling and support service available 24/7
International Resources
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GamCare (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Free support and information for problem gamblers -
GamStop (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling -
Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
Evidence-based resources and support -
National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Phone: 1-800-522-4700
Confidential help and referrals available 24/7
If You Need Help
If you have a problem with gambling, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in asking for support. Trained professionals and peer support groups are available to help you regain control.
Contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 or visit their website for free, confidential counselling.
You can also contact Surge Casino's support team to discuss self-exclusion or gambling limits at any time.