Responsible Gaming
Our Commitment
At UK Online Casino, we are committed to promoting responsible gambling. We believe that gambling should be an enjoyable form of entertainment, not a way to make money or solve financial problems. We encourage all players to gamble responsibly and within their means.
What is Responsible Gambling?
Responsible gambling means:
- Only gambling with money you can afford to lose
- Setting time and money limits before you start
- Never chasing your losses
- Not gambling when you're upset, angry, or depressed
- Not gambling under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Taking regular breaks from gambling
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
You may have a gambling problem if you:
- Spend more time or money gambling than you intended
- Feel the need to gamble with increasing amounts of money
- Have tried to cut back or stop gambling but couldn't
- Feel restless or irritable when trying to stop gambling
- Gamble to escape problems or relieve feelings of anxiety or depression
- Lie to family or friends about your gambling
- Have jeopardized relationships, jobs, or opportunities because of gambling
- Need to borrow money to gamble or pay gambling debts
Self-Exclusion Tools
If you feel you need to take a break from gambling, there are several self-exclusion tools available:
- GamStop - Free self-exclusion service for all UK licensed gambling sites
- Contact individual casinos directly to request self-exclusion
- Use responsible gambling tools provided by casinos (deposit limits, time limits, etc.)
Get Help
If you're concerned about your gambling or someone else's, help is available:
BeGambleAware
Free, confidential advice and support
Website: www.begambleaware.org
Helpline: 0808 8020 133
GamCare
Free information, advice, and support for anyone affected by problem gambling
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 8020 133
Gamblers Anonymous
Support groups for people with gambling problems
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
Age Restrictions
You must be 18 or over to gamble in the UK. It is illegal for anyone under 18 to gamble, and we do not allow underage gambling on our website or any linked casino sites.
Setting Limits
Most UK licensed casinos offer tools to help you gamble responsibly:
- Deposit limits - Set daily, weekly, or monthly limits
- Loss limits - Limit how much you can lose in a session
- Time limits - Set reminders or automatic logouts
- Reality checks - Regular pop-ups showing how long you've been playing
Remember
Gambling should be fun, not a way to make money or escape problems. If gambling is no longer fun, or if you're concerned about your gambling habits, please seek help immediately.
Never gamble more than you can afford to lose.