Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
We want you to enjoy online casino gaming as a form of entertainment only. Gambling should never be viewed as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Always gamble within your means and only with money you can afford to lose. Remember, the odds are always in favour of the casino in the long term.
Age Verification
Online casino gaming is strictly for those aged 18 years or older in the United Kingdom. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal age requirement in your jurisdiction before registering or playing. If you are under 18, please do not access these services.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, it may indicate a gambling problem:
- Constantly thinking about gambling or planning the next gambling session
- Gambling with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
- Repeatedly trying to cut back or stop gambling without success
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Lying to family, friends, or others about the extent of your gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Neglecting work, family, or personal responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Experiencing anxiety, irritability, or depression when unable to gamble
- Unable to stick to set budgets or time limits
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Most reputable online casinos provide tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Loss Limits: Restrict the amount of money you can lose during a set timeframe
- Reality Checks: Receive regular notifications reminding you how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Session Limits: Set a maximum duration for your gaming sessions
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from an operator's services for a period you specify
Take advantage of these features and use them proactively to protect yourself.
Support & Help Organizations
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free confidential support and counselling for problem gambling
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Telephone: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) - GamStop – The National Self-Exclusion Scheme for Great Britain
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Allows you to exclude yourself from all online casinos licensed in Great Britain - Gamblers Anonymous – Free peer support meetings
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
International Support
- Australia: Gambling Help Online
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au - Canada: Responsible Gambling Council
www.responsiblegambling.org - United States: National Council on Problem Gambling
www.ncpgambling.org
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) - Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
Telephone: 0800 1 372 374 (free, confidential)
Need Help?
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please reach out for support. Help is available and you don't have to face this alone. Contact one of the organisations listed above – they are staffed by trained professionals who can provide confidential advice and support.
If you think you may have a gambling problem, the most important step is to ask for help.