Responsible Gambling

BuffaloPokies.au is committed to promoting safe and responsible gambling. Online pokies should be entertaining – if gambling stops being fun or starts causing harm, help is available right now.

Gambling Help Australia – Free 24/7

If you or someone you know is experiencing problems with gambling, contact the national helpline:

Signs of Problem Gambling

Recognising early warning signs is the first step toward getting help. Consider the following questions honestly:

  • Do you spend more money on gambling than you originally planned?
  • Do you borrow money or sell possessions to fund gambling?
  • Do you feel irritable or anxious when not gambling?
  • Do you chase losses by continuing to gamble after losing?
  • Has gambling negatively affected your work, relationships or finances?
  • Do you hide your gambling activity from family or friends?

If you answered "yes" to two or more of these questions, we recommend contacting 1800 858 858 for confidential support.

Self-Exclusion Tools

Most Australian-facing online casinos offer self-exclusion and deposit limit controls. We encourage all players to use these tools proactively:

  • Deposit limits: Set daily, weekly or monthly limits in your casino account settings.
  • Session time limits: Configure automatic reminders or logouts after a set play period.
  • Reality checks: Enable periodic pop-ups showing how long you have been playing and your net win/loss.
  • Self-exclusion: Request a temporary or permanent ban from one or more online casinos directly with their customer support teams.
  • BetStop – National Self-Exclusion Register: betstop.gov.au – register once to self-exclude from all licensed Australian online wagering services.

Safe Gambling Guidelines

  • Treat gambling as entertainment, not as a source of income.
  • Set a strict budget before you play and stick to it – never gamble with money reserved for bills, rent or food.
  • Accept losses as the cost of entertainment. Never chase losses.
  • Take regular breaks. Continuous play increases impulsive decision-making.
  • Do not gamble under the influence of alcohol or when emotionally distressed.
  • Balance gambling with other leisure activities and social time.
  • Buffalo is a high-volatility game. Long losing streaks are a normal part of its mechanics. Build this into your session budget.

About Buffalo Pokies & Responsible Play

Buffalo is a high-volatility slot with an RTP of 94.85%. High volatility means extended periods without significant wins are common. Always play within your means, use the free demo to understand the game mechanics before wagering real money, and never increase bet sizes to recover losses.

The minimum bet of A$0.40 allows players to extend sessions significantly. A session bankroll of 200–400 times your spin stake is a practical buffer for high-volatility play.

Under 18 – Strictly Prohibited

This site and the casinos it links to are strictly for adults aged 18 and over. If you are aware of a minor accessing gambling content, please contact us at info@buffalopokies.au or notify the relevant online casino directly.

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