Responsible Gambling

Why online pokies need firm limits

Online pokies are fast. A spin takes a few seconds, so a hundred spins can pass in a few minutes, and a A$100 balance at A$1 a spin can be gone before you notice the time, on any of the Leon slots casino titles. That speed is the main risk, more than any single game.

Wins can hide losses. A spin that pays back less than its stake still plays the winning sounds. Over a session the balance tells the truth, not the sounds. Leon's own policy says gambling is entertainment, not a way to earn money, and lists financial loss and addiction as the first two risks.

Watch for these in yourself: putting more in to win back what is gone, playing longer than you meant, dipping into bill money, or keeping your play quiet. Leon also lists stress, neglected responsibilities and strained relationships. If any of these fit, use the tools below today.

Leon limits: set them before spinning

Leon's profile settings hold separate caps for deposits and for wagers, each available per day, week or month. A brand-new account has none of them switched on. For pokies, the wagering limit matters most, because re-staked wins push turnover far above deposits.

A tighter cap starts working once saved, and loosening one is not possible until its current period ends, as Leon's policy puts it. Take regular breaks too. Leon's guidelines suggest monitoring time and money, and cooling-off periods. A phone timer works.

Self-exclusion, and why BetStop misses Leon

To stop completely, set your Leon deposit limit to 0. For six months, it cannot be lifted early. With no end date, the exclusion is permanent. You can also ask support in writing at [email protected]. Leon reserves the right to restrict an account on its own initiative where it sees signs of a problem.

BetStop is built for licensed Australian wagering companies. Leon, operating offshore without a local licence, simply is not covered. If you are excluded through BetStop and Leon still opens, self-exclude at Leon directly and add gambling-blocking software to your devices.

Free support in Australia

Call Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858. The service costs nothing, is confidential and never closes, and it also counsels by web chat and e-mail. You do not need a diagnosis to call. Worrying about your play is enough.

Debt worries can be taken to the National Debt Helpline, 1800 007 007, which counsels for free. Gambling is for over-18s only. Leon locks accounts of minors and forfeits their balance. If you share devices with children, log out after playing and never save passwords.