Play Responsibly
18+ ONLY · MUST BE OF LEGAL AGE
Gaming should enhance your life, not control it. At Solar Meridian Sundial, we're committed to providing a safe, transparent, and responsible lottery experience for all Australian players.
This page provides essential information, tools, and resources to help you maintain healthy gaming habits and access support when needed.
What is Responsible Gaming?
Understanding the foundation of safe and enjoyable lottery participation
Responsible gaming means participating in lottery activities in a way that is safe, measured, and does not negatively impact your life, finances, relationships, or wellbeing. It's about making informed decisions, setting clear boundaries, and recognizing when gaming stops being entertainment.
At Solar Meridian Sundial, we believe lottery participation should be a deliberate, scheduled ritual—not an impulsive behavior. Our sundial-inspired approach encourages thoughtful engagement, transparency, and respect for personal limits.
Responsible gaming is a shared responsibility between players, operators, and support organizations. We provide the tools and resources; you maintain control over your participation.
Informed Decisions
Understanding odds, costs, and risks before participating in any lottery game.
Balanced Approach
Keeping lottery participation as one small part of a well-rounded lifestyle.
Self-Awareness
Recognizing your own patterns, triggers, and warning signs of problematic behavior.
Guidelines for Healthy Play
Practical advice to maintain a balanced and responsible approach to lottery participation
Set a Budget and Stick to It
Decide how much money you can afford to spend on lottery tickets before you play. Treat this as entertainment expense—money you can lose without financial hardship.
Never spend money intended for bills, rent, food, or other essentials.
Establish Time Limits
Decide in advance how much time you'll spend on lottery activities. Set boundaries around when and how often you participate.
Don't let lottery participation interfere with work, relationships, or personal responsibilities.
Never Chase Losses
If you lose, accept it and move on. Don't try to win back what you've lost by spending more money or playing more frequently.
Chasing losses is a major warning sign of problem gambling behavior.
Take Regular Breaks
Step away from lottery participation regularly. Use breaks to reflect on your gaming habits and ensure you're maintaining balance.
Continuous play without breaks can lead to loss of perspective and control.
Avoid Gaming Under Influence
Never participate in lottery games while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Impaired judgment leads to poor decision-making.
Make gaming decisions with a clear, focused mind.
Keep It Fun and Positive
If gaming stops being enjoyable or becomes stressful, it's time to take a break or stop completely. Entertainment should enhance your life.
Gaming should never be used to escape problems or negative emotions.
Be Honest with Loved Ones
Keep family and friends informed about your gaming habits. Transparency helps maintain accountability and healthy boundaries.
Secrecy about gaming is a warning sign of problematic behavior.
Understand the Odds
Lottery games are designed with the house advantage. Winning is rare, and long-term profit is unlikely. Play for entertainment, not as investment.
Never expect to win or rely on winnings to solve financial problems.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Recognizing these signs early can help you or someone you care about seek support before problems escalate
Problem gambling can affect anyone, regardless of age, background, or income level. It's important to be aware of warning signs and take action early if you notice them in yourself or others.
Spending more money than you can afford
Using money meant for bills, rent, food, or other necessities to purchase lottery tickets.
Gambling to escape problems or negative feelings
Using lottery participation as a way to avoid stress, anxiety, depression, or life challenges.
Lying about gambling activities
Hiding gaming habits from family, friends, or colleagues; being secretive about spending.
Chasing losses by gambling more
Trying to win back money you've lost by spending more or playing more frequently.
Neglecting responsibilities or relationships
Missing work, social events, or family obligations because of gaming activities.
Borrowing money to gamble
Taking loans, using credit cards, or borrowing from others to fund lottery participation.
Feeling unable to stop or cut back
Experiencing difficulty controlling gaming impulses despite wanting to stop or reduce.
Experiencing financial difficulties
Struggling to pay bills, accumulating debt, or facing financial crisis due to gaming expenses.
Mood swings related to wins or losses
Experiencing significant emotional highs after wins and lows after losses.
Preoccupation with gambling
Constantly thinking about past games, planning future participation, or obsessing over odds and strategies.
If you recognize these warning signs in yourself or someone you care about, please seek help immediately.
Professional support is available, confidential, and effective. You don't have to face this alone.
Self-Assessment
Take a moment to reflect on your gaming habits and behaviors
Honest self-reflection is an important step in maintaining responsible gaming habits. Consider these questions carefully. If you answer "yes" to several of them, it may be time to seek professional assessment and support.
Have you ever felt the need to gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve the desired excitement?
Do you feel restless or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop gambling?
Have you made repeated unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back, or stop gambling?
Are you often preoccupied with gambling (reliving past experiences, planning future ventures)?
Do you often gamble when feeling distressed (helpless, guilty, anxious, depressed)?
After losing money gambling, do you often return another day to try to win it back (chasing losses)?
Have you lied to conceal the extent of your involvement with gambling?
Has your gambling jeopardized or cost you a significant relationship, job, or educational/career opportunity?
Do you rely on others to provide money to relieve desperate financial situations caused by gambling?
This self-assessment is not a diagnostic tool
If you're concerned about your gambling habits, we strongly encourage you to seek a professional assessment from a qualified counselor or support organization.
Find Professional SupportSetting Limits
Practical tools and strategies for maintaining control over your gaming activities
Setting clear, realistic limits before you begin gaming is one of the most effective ways to maintain responsible play. Once limits are set, commit to them—no exceptions.
Money Limits
Set a specific dollar amount you can afford to lose. This should be discretionary income only—never essential funds.
- Daily spending limit
- Weekly spending limit
- Monthly spending limit
- Maximum single purchase
Time Limits
Decide how much time you'll dedicate to lottery activities. Gaming should fit within your schedule, not dominate it.
- Time of day restrictions
- Maximum session duration
- Frequency limits (per week)
- Mandatory break periods
Frequency Limits
Establish how often you'll participate in lottery games. Space out gaming sessions to maintain perspective and control.
- Maximum purchases per week
- Scheduled gaming days only
- Mandatory "no gaming" days
- Extended break periods
Limit-Setting Tips
Write Down Your Limits
Physically writing limits makes them more concrete and helps you commit to them.
Share with Someone You Trust
Tell a friend or family member about your limits for added accountability.
Set Reminders
Use phone alarms or calendar alerts to track your time and spending limits.
Never Adjust Limits Upward
If you feel tempted to increase limits, it's a warning sign. Consider reducing them instead.
Getting Help
Professional support is available 24/7. You are not alone, and help is just a phone call away.
All services are confidential, non-judgmental, and provided by trained professionals who understand problem gambling.
National Helpline
1800 858 858
24/7 confidential counseling and support
Available every day, all year round. Free call from landlines and mobiles.
Online Chat Support
Visit gamblinghelponline.org.au
Live chat with trained counselors
Available 24/7 for immediate, confidential support via text chat.
Email Support
Send inquiries to support services
Confidential email counseling available
Response within 24-48 hours. Use for non-urgent support requests.
In-Person Counseling
Free face-to-face counseling services
Professional counselors across Australia
Call the national helpline to find your nearest counseling service location.
Crisis Situation?
If you're experiencing a mental health crisis or feeling suicidal, please contact:
Lifeline Crisis Support
13 11 14
Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 467
Support Organizations
We partner with leading organizations dedicated to responsible gaming and player welfare
These organizations provide free, confidential support services including counseling, financial advice, self-exclusion programs, and educational resources for individuals and families affected by problem gambling.
Underage Gaming Prevention
Protecting minors is our highest priority. Lottery participation is strictly for adults 18 years and older.
18+ Age Requirement
It is illegal for anyone under 18 years of age to participate in lottery games in Australia. We enforce strict age verification measures at all retail locations and through all channels.
Selling lottery tickets to minors is a serious offense with significant legal consequences for both the seller and the organization.
Age Verification Process
All lottery ticket purchases require valid age verification. Acceptable forms of ID include driver's license, passport, or government-issued identification card.
If you appear under 25, you will be asked to provide identification.
Parental Responsibility
Parents and guardians are responsible for ensuring minors in their care do not access lottery games. Never purchase tickets on behalf of minors.
Allowing minors to gamble may constitute child endangerment.
Protect Your Account
Keep your lottery tickets, receipts, and any account information secure and inaccessible to minors. Store tickets in a safe location.
You are responsible for ensuring minors cannot access your gaming materials.
Report Underage Access
If you witness a minor attempting to purchase lottery tickets or an adult buying tickets for a minor, please report it immediately to staff or authorities.
Reporting helps protect vulnerable youth in our community.
Education and Awareness
We support educational initiatives that teach young people about the risks of gambling and promote healthy attitudes toward gaming activities.
Parents and educators can access free resources to help discuss responsible gaming with youth.
Our Commitment
How Solar Meridian Sundial promotes responsible gaming and player welfare
At Solar Meridian Sundial, responsible gaming isn't just a policy—it's the foundation of everything we do. Our sundial-inspired approach is specifically designed to encourage measured, deliberate participation rather than impulsive behavior.
Complete Transparency
We display clear odds, jackpot values, and ticket prices for every game. Timestamped receipts and meridian-sealed transactions ensure accountability and fairness.
Deliberate Pacing
Our sundial metaphor calms urgency and promotes scheduled, ritual-based participation. We design interactions to discourage impulsive click-behavior.
Player Education
We provide comprehensive educational resources, warning signs, self-assessment tools, and clear information about the risks of problem gambling.
Strict Age Verification
Comprehensive age verification processes at all purchase points ensure only adults 18 and older can participate in lottery games.
Partnership with Support Organizations
We collaborate with leading responsible gaming organizations to provide professional support services and resources to players who need help.
Staff Training
All retail location staff receive comprehensive training in responsible gaming practices, problem gambling recognition, and appropriate intervention techniques.
Ongoing Monitoring
We continuously review our practices, gather player feedback, and implement improvements to enhance responsible gaming measures and player protection.
Regulatory Compliance
We maintain full compliance with all Australian gaming regulations and work closely with regulatory authorities to uphold the highest standards.
Licensed and Regulated
Solar Meridian Sundial is fully licensed and regulated by Australian gaming authorities.
We undergo regular audits and compliance reviews to ensure we meet all legal and ethical requirements for responsible gaming operations.
Additional Resources
More information and tools to support responsible gaming
Understanding Problem Gambling
Comprehensive guide to recognizing, understanding, and addressing problem gambling behaviors.
Read MoreSupport for Families
Resources and counseling services for family members affected by problem gambling.
Learn MoreSelf-Exclusion Programs
Information about voluntary self-exclusion programs that restrict access to gaming venues and activities.
Get InformationFinancial Counseling
Free financial counseling services to help manage gambling-related debt and financial problems.
Find ServicesGambling Control Apps
Mobile applications designed to help you monitor, control, and reduce your gambling activities.
Explore AppsEducational Materials
Downloadable brochures, guides, and educational content about responsible gaming and problem gambling prevention.
Access MaterialsRemember: Play Responsibly
Gaming should enhance your life, not control it. Set limits, recognize warning signs, and seek help if you need it.
You are not alone. Professional, confidential support is available 24/7.