Responsible Gaming

Gambling should always be enjoyed as a form of entertainment — never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. If gambling stops being fun, it’s time to step back. This page explains how to stay in control and where to find help if you need it.

Age Verification

You must be 18 years or older (or the legal age for gambling in your jurisdiction) to play at any online casino. In the UK, the legal age for online gambling is 18. Operators are required to verify your age and identity. Underage gambling is illegal and can lead to serious consequences.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Ask yourself the following questions. The more you answer “yes” to, the more likely it is that gambling has become a problem:

• Do you chase losses by trying to win back money you’ve lost?
• Do you hide your gambling from family or friends?
• Do you spend more money or time gambling than you can afford?
• Do you neglect work, studies, or personal responsibilities because of gambling?
• Do you borrow money or sell possessions to gamble?
• Do you feel anxious, guilty, or irritable when not gambling?
• Have you tried to stop or cut down but couldn’t?

Self-Help Tools

Most reputable casinos offer a range of tools to help you stay in control. You can typically set these directly in your account settings:

• Deposit limits – cap how much you can deposit per day, week, or month.
• Loss limits – stop playing once you’ve lost a set amount.
• Reality checks – receive reminders of how long you’ve been playing.
• Time-outs or cooling-off periods – take a short break from gambling (e.g., 24 hours to 6 weeks).
• Self-exclusion – block your access to gambling sites for a longer period (e.g., 6 months to 5 years).

Support Organizations

If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, help is available. These organisations offer free, confidential support:

• UK: GamCare and GamStop
• Australia: Gambling Help Online
• Canada: Responsible Gambling Council
• US: National Council on Problem Gambling
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
• Other countries: Please visit your national responsible gambling organisation for local support.

Call to Action

If you recognise warning signs in yourself or a loved one, or if gambling is no longer fun, please seek help today. You are not alone, and talking to a professional is a sign of strength — not weakness. Reach out to one of the organisations above right now.