Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At The Identical Strangers, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Online gaming should be viewed as a form of entertainment with the possibility of losing money, never as a way to earn income or solve financial problems. Set a budget you can afford to lose and stick to it.
Age Verification
Online gaming is only available to individuals aged 18 years and over in Australia, or the applicable legal age in your jurisdiction. We strictly prohibit access to anyone under the legal gambling age. By accessing Star Casino online through theidenticalstrangers.com, you confirm that you meet the minimum age requirement in your location.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following, you may be developing a gambling problem. Please seek help:
- Gambling with money you cannot afford to lose
- Constantly chasing losses by gambling more
- Hiding your gambling activities from family or friends
- Neglecting work, study, or family responsibilities due to gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Needing to gamble with increasing amounts to feel excitement
- Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape stress, depression, or anxiety
Self-Help Tools & Features
Most responsible gaming platforms offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified time period
- Loss Limits: Restrict the maximum amount you can lose in a day, week, or month
- Reality Checks: Receive reminders about how long you've been playing and how much you've wagered
- Time Limits: Set session duration limits to prevent extended gambling
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from accessing gaming platforms
- Account Cooling Off: Take a break from your account for a specified period
Contact Star Casino directly to activate any of these tools on your account.
Support Organizations & Resources
If you're struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Please reach out to a support organization appropriate for your location:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au — Free, confidential counselling and support for Australians affected by problem gambling
- Gamblers Anonymous Australia: Support meetings and peer assistance across Australia
International Resources
- United Kingdom:
- GamCare (www.gamcare.org.uk) — Free, confidential support and counselling
- GamStop (www.gamstop.co.uk) — National self-exclusion scheme
- Canada: Responsible Gambling Council (www.responsiblegambling.org)
- United States: National Council on Problem Gambling (www.ncpgambling.org) — 1-800-522-4700 (Helpline)
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — Federal Centre for Health Education
Need Help? Take Action Today
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, please don't hesitate to reach out. Support is confidential, free, and available right now:
- Call Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 (toll-free in Australia)
- Visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au for online counselling and resources
- Speak to a trusted friend, family member, or healthcare provider
- Use self-exclusion or account cooling-off features immediately
Recovery is possible, and help is available. You don't have to face this alone.