Last updated: June 2026 — Lachlan McBride, Mikepainting
At Mikepainting, we believe that playing pokies should always be an enjoyable and entertaining experience. Lachlan McBride and the entire Mikepainting team are genuinely committed to promoting safe, responsible gambling for every Australian player who visits mikepainting.com.au. We provide information about PayID pokies and Australian online casinos, and we take our responsibility to player welfare seriously. This page exists because we care — not because we are required to.
Gambling is a form of entertainment. It carries real financial risk, and for some people, it can become a problem that affects their health, relationships, and finances. Please read this page carefully and share it with anyone you know who may need support.
Mikepainting operates a strict 18+ policy. All content published on mikepainting.com.au is intended exclusively for adults aged 18 years and over. Gambling is illegal for minors in Australia, and every licensed Australian online casino we review is required to verify player ages before allowing real money play. If you are under 18, please leave this site immediately. If you are a parent or guardian, we strongly encourage you to use parental control software to restrict access to gambling-related websites.
Problem gambling can develop gradually. Knowing the warning signs is the first step toward getting help. You may have a gambling problem if you experience any of the following:
Ask yourself the following questions honestly. If you answer yes to two or more, we encourage you to seek support immediately:
All responsible Australian online casinos allow you to set daily, weekly, or monthly deposit limits directly from your account settings. Setting a deposit limit before you start playing is one of the most effective ways to keep gambling affordable and fun. We recommend setting a limit you are comfortable losing completely.
Reality check notifications remind you how long you have been playing. Many licensed casinos offer pop-up alerts at regular intervals — for example, every 30 or 60 minutes. These prompts encourage you to pause, reflect, and decide whether to continue playing or take a break.
A cooling-off period allows you to temporarily suspend your casino account for a set number of days or weeks. This tool is useful if you feel your gambling is becoming excessive but you are not ready for a full self-exclusion. Contact your casino's support team to activate a cooling-off period at any time.
Self-exclusion is a formal process that blocks you from accessing a gambling account for an extended period. In Australia, you can use the BetStop National Self-Exclusion Register to exclude yourself from all licensed interactive gambling services simultaneously. Visit betstop.gov.au or call 1800 238 786 to register. Self-exclusion is a brave and positive decision, and support is always available.
The following organisations provide free, confidential support for problem gamblers and their families:
Lachlan McBride and the Mikepainting team want every Australian player to enjoy pokies responsibly. If something on this page resonates with you, please reach out for help today. There is absolutely no shame in asking for support — it is the strongest thing you can do. Gambling should never cost you more than you can afford to lose, in money or in wellbeing.