Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
We want to emphasize that gambling should only be viewed as a form of entertainment, similar to going to the cinema or watching live sports. It should never be considered as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. The odds are always in favour of the house, and you should only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
Responsible gaming is our priority. If you choose to gamble on non-GamStop casinos, please do so responsibly and within your means.
Age Verification
In the United Kingdom, you must be 18 years of age or older to gamble legally. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal age requirement in your jurisdiction before participating in any gaming activities.
All reputable casinos require identity verification to confirm your age and prevent underage gambling. If you are under 18, please do not attempt to register or gamble.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. Be aware of these warning signs:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
- Gambling with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same level of excitement
- Hiding or lying about the extent of your gambling activities
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to cut down on gambling
- Using gambling to escape from problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Neglecting family, work, or personal responsibilities due to gambling
- Failed attempts to reduce or control gambling behaviour
- Experiencing relationship problems due to your gambling
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
If you recognise any of these signs in your own behaviour, it's important to seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools and Responsible Gaming Features
Most reputable online casinos offer tools to help you gamble responsibly:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose during a gaming session
- Betting Limits: Restrict the size of individual bets you can place
- Reality Checks: Receive pop-up reminders during your gaming session about how long you've been playing
- Time-Out/Cool-Off Period: Take a break from gambling for a set period (hours, days, or weeks)
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from accessing casino accounts for a longer period (typically 6 months to several years)
We encourage you to use these tools proactively to maintain control over your gaming habits.
Support Organisations and Resources
If you're struggling with gambling, professional help is available. Here are organisations that can assist:
United Kingdom
- GamCare: Free confidential support for problem gambling
www.gamcare.org.uk
Telephone: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) - GamStop: The National Self-Exclusion Scheme for Great Britain
www.gamstop.co.uk
Multi-operator self-exclusion across all UK-licensed gambling operators - Gamblers Anonymous: Support groups and fellowship
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk - National Problem Gambling Clinic: NHS specialist treatment
Telephone: 0203 228 0903
International Resources
- 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 - Germany - Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA):
www.bzga.de
If You Need Help
Don't suffer in silence. If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available and recovery is possible.
Contact one of the organisations listed above today. They provide free, confidential, and non-judgmental support to anyone affected by problem gambling.
Your wellbeing is important to us. Please gamble responsibly and within your means.