Last updated: May 2026 — Lachlan Davies, Openegg
At Openegg, we believe that playing online pokies should always be an enjoyable, entertaining experience. Our founder, Lachlan Davies, built this site with a clear principle: player welfare comes before everything else. We only review and recommend licensed, regulated casinos that uphold strict responsible gambling standards, and we are committed to providing you with the tools and information you need to stay in control.
This page exists because we genuinely care. If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulties related to gambling, please read on. Help is available, and you are not alone.
Online pokies are designed for entertainment. Most players enjoy them responsibly without any issues. However, for some people, gambling can become harmful. Recognising the early warning signs is one of the most important steps toward staying safe and seeking help before problems escalate.
Ask yourself honestly whether any of the following apply to you or someone close to you:
If you recognised yourself in any of the points above, please reach out to one of the support organisations listed further down this page.
Take a moment to reflect on your recent gambling habits. Honest answers can help you understand whether your relationship with gambling is healthy.
If you answered no to one or more of these questions, it may be worth speaking to a professional counsellor or using one of the tools described below.
All reputable online casinos listed on Openegg provide built-in responsible gambling tools. We encourage every player to use them proactively, not just when things go wrong.
Set a daily, weekly, or monthly cap on how much money you can deposit into your casino account. Once your limit is reached, no further deposits are accepted until the period resets. This is one of the simplest and most effective ways to manage your spending.
Reality check reminders are timed pop-up notifications that appear during a session to tell you how long you have been playing and how much you have spent. They act as a gentle prompt to pause, reflect, and decide whether to continue.
A cooling-off period allows you to take a short break from gambling, typically ranging from 24 hours to several weeks, without permanently closing your account. This is a useful option if you feel you need a reset without committing to full self-exclusion.
If you feel you need a longer break, self-exclusion allows you to block yourself from accessing a casino for a set period, usually between six months and five years. In Australia, you can also use the national BetStop self-exclusion register at betstop.com.au to exclude yourself from all licensed Australian gambling services simultaneously. This is a powerful and important tool and we strongly encourage anyone struggling to use it.
Openegg operates a strict 18+ only policy. All casinos we review are required to verify the age of every player before allowing real-money play. If you are under 18 years of age, please leave this site immediately. If you are a parent or guardian, we recommend using parental control software to restrict access to gambling-related websites.
We review casinos and pokies because we love the entertainment they offer when enjoyed safely. But no review, bonus, or jackpot is worth your financial security or mental wellbeing. If you ever feel that gambling is no longer fun, please stop and reach out. There is absolutely no shame in asking for help, and the organisations listed above are ready to support you without judgment.
Play smart, stay safe, and remember: it is always okay to step away.