Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At ediestevens.net, we believe that online gaming at Star Casino should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please gamble responsibly and within your means.
Remember: the house always has an edge. Only play with money you can afford to lose, and never chase your losses.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to gamble in Australia, or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher.
By using Star Casino online through ediestevens.net, you confirm that you meet the legal age requirements and are not prohibited from gambling in your location.
If you are under the legal age, please do not gamble. Underage gambling is illegal and harmful.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following, you may have a gambling problem:
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to try to recover money lost
- Hiding your gambling from family or friends
- Gambling to escape negative emotions or stress
- Gambling with money meant for essentials (rent, food, bills)
- Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money or going into debt to gamble
- Failing at attempts to cut back or stop gambling
- Becoming irritable or anxious when trying to reduce gambling
- Lying about the extent of your gambling
If you recognize any of these signs in yourself, seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Control Features
Star Casino online offers the following responsible gaming tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit over a specific period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose in a specified timeframe
- Reality Checks: Enable reminders at regular intervals to check how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Time-Out/Cool-Off Period: Take a break from gambling for a set period (24 hours to several weeks)
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from your Star Casino account for a specified duration (typically 6 months or longer)
To access these tools, log into your Star Casino account and visit the Responsible Gaming or Account Settings section.
Support Organizations & Resources
If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling, please contact one of the following organizations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au — Free, confidential counselling and support for problem gamblers and their families
- Gambling Help Online Hotline: 1800 858 858 (free call from landlines and mobiles across Australia)
United Kingdom
- GamCare: www.gamcare.org.uk — Free support and counselling for problem gambling
- GamStop: www.gamstop.co.uk — National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council: www.responsiblegambling.org — Resources and support for problem gambling
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling: www.ncpgambling.org — Information, resources, and helpline (1-800-522-4700)
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA): Information and support resources for problem gambling in German
All support organizations listed are confidential, free, and independent. They are not affiliated with Star Casino or ediestevens.net.
If You Need Help, Reach Out
Problem gambling is treatable, and help is available. If you or someone you care about is struggling with gambling, please contact one of the support organizations listed above immediately.
There is no shame in seeking help. Thousands of people recover from problem gambling every year with professional support.
Your health and wellbeing are more important than any game.