Our Commitment
At CasinoPlayed.com, we believe gambling should be an enjoyable form of entertainment. We are committed to promoting responsible gambling and providing resources to help you stay in control. Gambling should never be seen as a way to make money or solve financial problems.
Gambling Responsibly
Responsible gambling means making informed decisions and staying in control of your gambling activities. Here are some guidelines to help you gamble responsibly:
- Only gamble with money you can afford to lose
- Set a budget before you start playing and stick to it
- Set time limits for your gambling sessions
- Never chase your losses
- Do not gamble when upset, stressed, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Take regular breaks during gambling sessions
- Balance gambling with other leisure activities
- Never borrow money to gamble
Signs of Problem Gambling
It is important to recognise when gambling may be becoming a problem. Warning signs include:
- Spending more money or time on gambling than you can afford
- Finding it difficult to manage or stop your gambling
- Having arguments with family or friends about money and gambling
- Losing interest in usual activities or hobbies
- Always thinking or talking about gambling
- Lying about gambling or hiding it from others
- Chasing losses or gambling to get out of financial trouble
- Gambling until all your money is gone
- Borrowing money, selling possessions, or not paying bills to fund gambling
- Feeling anxious, worried, guilty, or irritable about gambling
Self-Exclusion and Gambling Controls
All UKGC-licensed casinos are required to offer tools to help you control your gambling. These include:
- Deposit Limits: Set daily, weekly, or monthly limits on how much you can deposit
- Loss Limits: Set limits on how much you can lose within a specific period
- Session Time Limits: Set reminders or automatic logouts after a certain amount of time
- Reality Checks: Receive notifications about how long you have been playing
- Cool-Off Periods: Take a short break from gambling for a set period
- Self-Exclusion: Block yourself from gambling for an extended period
GAMSTOP Self-Exclusion
GAMSTOP is a free service that allows you to self-exclude from all UK-licensed online gambling sites. When you register with GAMSTOP, all participating gambling companies will prevent you from accessing their websites for a period of your choosing (6 months, 1 year, or 5 years). Visit www.gamstop.co.uk to register.
Getting Help
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. The following organisations provide free, confidential support:
GamCare
Support, information, and counselling for problem gamblers and their families
www.gamcare.org.ukProtecting Minors
Online gambling is strictly for adults aged 18 and over. It is illegal for anyone under 18 to gamble. If you share your computer or device with minors, consider using parental control software to prevent access to gambling websites. Services like NetNanny, CyberPatrol, and GamBlock can help restrict access to gambling content.