PLAYER WELFARE
RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING
Play responsibly and know when to stop
What is Responsible Gaming?
"Responsible Gaming" or gambling is for pleasure and entertainment whilst remaining fully aware of the risks, exercising control and maintaining balance with other aspects of life so as not to cause harm to yourself or others.
The aim is to enable people to make informed decisions about their participation in gambling and, if harm has occurred, to provide access to gambling help services.
The Australian Poker Tour understands that for some people gambling may be an issue and have offered the following links below for people to be aware and to be able to seek assistance for themselves, family members or friends.
Support & Resources
National Problem Gambling Helpline
24/7 confidential support and counselling
Gambling Help Online
Information and support services
Beyond Blue
Mental health support for problem gambling
State-Based Services
Support tailored to your state or territory
Key Messages
Set limits: Decide how much time and money you can afford to spend and stick to it.
Keep perspective: Remember that gambling should be for entertainment, not as a way to make money.
Take breaks: Step away from the game and maintain balance with other activities.
Know the risks: Understand that you can lose money and accept this possibility.
Reach out: If you or someone you know is struggling, contact a support service.
Melbourne Event Approval Disclaimer
The Hachem Management Group (HMG) is thrilled to announce that the Australian Poker Tour (APT) will be operating in Melbourne Victoria, Australia.
After years of dedicated effort behind the scenes, Managing Director of APT, Tony Hachem, the founder of All In Charity and Poker with the Stars Charity events, has been working to further modernise and professionalise the sport and its governance.
This has resulted in an arrangement with an independent ticketing agency for professional, third party management of ticketing into APT tournaments on standard industry terms.
Additionally, the Hachem Management Group and APT have secured sponsorship agreements with several sponsors to help fund its tournament series.
It's essential to highlight that while conducting a poker tournament is legally permitted in Victoria, poker operators cannot collect any administrative, management, or service fees under the regulations administered by the Victorian Gaming and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC).
Our goal at the Hachem Management Group is to demonstrate that tournament poker is indeed a sport and can be conducted outside of a casino setting, just like any other sport, by utilising customary sports events structures, including customary ticketing agency arrangements and sponsorship arrangements. We are excited to continue to build our sport and the professionalism and integrity that goes along with it.