What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us
provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and ensuring our website functions
properly.
We use cookies to improve your experience and ensure proper functionality. You can manage your
preferences at any time.
Types of Cookies We Use
Examples:
- Session management
- Age verification
- Security tokens
Examples:
- Page views
- User behavior
- Performance metrics
Examples:
- Language preferences
- Display settings
- Form data
Detailed Cookie Information
The following table provides detailed information about each cookie we use:
| Cookie Name |
Type |
Purpose |
Duration |
Required |
ageVerified |
Essential |
Stores age verification status (18+ compliance) |
30 days |
Yes |
cookieConsent |
Essential |
Stores your cookie preferences |
1 year |
Yes |
sessionId |
Essential |
Maintains your session while browsing |
Session |
Yes |
securityToken |
Essential |
Prevents cross-site request forgery (CSRF) |
Session |
Yes |
_ga |
Analytics |
Google Analytics - distinguishes users |
2 years |
No |
_gid |
Analytics |
Google Analytics - distinguishes users |
24 hours |
No |
_gat |
Analytics |
Google Analytics - throttles request rate |
1 minute |
No |
userPreferences |
Functional |
Stores your display and language preferences |
1 year |
No |
formData |
Functional |
Temporarily stores form data to prevent loss |
1 hour |
No |
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Age Verification: To remember that you have verified your age (18+)
- Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized access
- Functionality: To remember your preferences and settings
- Analytics: To understand how our website is used and improve it
- Compliance: To meet regulatory and legal requirements
Age Verification Cookies
Important: We use essential cookies to verify that you are 18+ years old.
These cookies are crucial for compliance with Australian gambling regulations:
- Store your age verification status
- Prevent repeated age verification prompts
- Ensure compliance with 18+ restrictions
- Cannot be disabled as they are legally required
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
- Learn more about each cookie type
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:
- Analytics Services: To measure website performance and usage
- Security Services: To protect against fraud and cyber attacks
- Payment Processors: To handle secure transactions
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their
policies for more information.
Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different lifespans:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them
- Age Verification: Stored for 30 days for compliance
- Preferences: Stored for up to 1 year
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Warning: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using our website.
If you disable cookies, you may experience:
- Repeated age verification prompts
- Loss of preferences and settings
- Reduced website functionality
- Security vulnerabilities
- Inability to participate in lottery services
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable
laws. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Cookie Summary
- • We use cookies to improve your experience and ensure functionality
- • Essential cookies are required for age verification (18+)
- • You can manage non-essential cookies through your browser
- • Disabling cookies may affect website functionality