Play for fun, not escape
Derby Pokies is here to lift a spare half hour, not to fill a hard day. If a spin stops feeling like fun, it's a good time to step away.
Responsible play
Big fun, played mindfully
Derby Pokies is free and involves no real money — but looking after yourself still matters. Here's how we keep the arena a healthy place to be, and where to turn if gambling is affecting you.
Healthy habits for free play
Take regular breaks
Set yourself a loose time in mind before you start. Stretch, grab a cuppa, and come back when you feel like it — the arena isn't going anywhere.
Keep it in perspective
Coins are a score with no real value. There's nothing to chase and nothing to recover, so there's never a reason to keep going to ‘win it back’.
Mind the young ones
This is an adults-only space. Please keep your device locked and the game out of reach of anyone under 18.
Free support in Australia
If real-money gambling is causing stress for you or someone you care about, free and confidential help is available across Australia. These services are independent of Derby Pokies — we are not affiliated with, endorsed by or regulated by them, but we're glad to point the way.
Gambling Help Online
Free, confidential support and counselling for anyone affected by gambling, available 24/7 across Australia.
Lifeline Australia
24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention for anyone going through a hard time.
Beyond Blue
Support for anxiety, depression and general wellbeing, with phone and online chat options.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000.