Money
Set one total entertainment budget. Do not borrow, access credit or withdraw extra funds to continue playing.
Rivellianpokertour · Australia
RESPONSIBLE PLAY
Practical guidance for keeping live poker participation controlled, informed and within personal limits.
Poker Should Remain Entertainment
Rivellianpokertour events are intended for adults aged 18 or over. Individual venues may apply additional age, identification or entry requirements.
Live tournament poker involves financial risk and uncertain outcomes. Skill and experience do not guarantee a return, and participation should never be treated as a source of income or a way to solve financial pressure.
A responsible decision is made before arriving: decide what you can comfortably spend, how long you will stay and when you will stop. Those limits should not change because of a win, a loss or the result of a previous event.
Set Your Limits Before Play
Written limits are easier to follow than decisions made under pressure. Make your plan specific and share it with someone you trust if that helps you stay accountable.
Time
Plan travel, breaks and an end time. Long sessions can affect concentration and decision-making.
State of Mind
Do not play when distressed, exhausted, intoxicated or trying to escape another problem.
Stopping Point
Leave when your planned limit is reached. Do not chase losses or extend play to recreate an earlier win.
Recognise When Play Is Becoming Harmful
One sign is enough to pause and reassess. Gambling harm can affect finances, health, work and relationships, and it is easier to seek support early.
Changes in Behaviour
Playing for longer or spending more than planned, hiding participation, repeatedly chasing losses or finding it difficult to stop.
Changes in Daily Life
Missing obligations, losing sleep, borrowing money, experiencing conflict or feeling anxious about gambling-related decisions.
Take a Real Break
Step away from play, limit access to funds, speak with someone you trust and contact a professional support service.
Supporting Someone Else
Choose a calm moment, describe what you have noticed without blame and listen. Avoid lending money for gambling or taking control without the person's agreement. Professional services can also advise friends and family.
At a Venue
- Ask venue staff about available breaks or self-exclusion options.
- Leave the playing area if continuing no longer feels controlled.
- Arrange safe transport rather than staying to recover a loss.
- Seek immediate support if distress is escalating.
Free Support in Australia
Gambling Help Online: free, confidential support is available 24/7 by phone on 1800 858 858 or through online chat at gamblinghelponline.org.au. BetStop is the Australian Government's free self-exclusion register for licensed online and phone wagering providers; learn more at betstop.gov.au. Rivellianpokertour does not provide counselling, diagnosis or emergency assistance.