Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Fun, Not a Financial Strategy
At Devizes Guardians, we believe that online casino gaming should be enjoyed purely as entertainment. Gambling should never be viewed as a way to earn money, pay bills, or solve financial problems. Always gamble within your means and only with money you can afford to lose.
We're committed to promoting responsible gaming practices and supporting players who may be experiencing difficulties with their gambling habits.
Age Verification
Online casino gaming is strictly for adults aged 18 years and over in the United Kingdom. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal age requirement in your jurisdiction before engaging in any gambling activities.
All reputable operators verify player age during the registration process. If you are under 18, please do not attempt to register or gamble.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following behaviours in yourself or someone you know, it may indicate a problem with gambling:
- Constantly chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Hiding gambling activities from family, friends, or partners
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- Becoming irritable or anxious when unable to gamble
- Using gambling as an escape from stress, anxiety, depression, or other problems
- Neglecting work, education, family, or social responsibilities
- Borrowing money or getting into debt to fund gambling
- Failing to cut down or control gambling despite wanting to
- Lying about the extent of your gambling activities
- Experiencing financial difficulties due to gambling
If you've identified with any of these warning signs, please seek help immediately. Support is available.
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gaming Features
Most licensed online casinos provide built-in tools to help you maintain control over your gambling. Consider using the following features:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Restrict the amount you can lose over a set period
- Time Limits: Set automatic session timeouts to remind you when you've been playing for a set duration
- Reality Checks: Enable pop-up reminders during play to check how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from a casino for a set period or indefinitely
- Account Cooling Off: Request a temporary break from gambling to help you regain control
Take advantage of these tools—they're designed to help you enjoy gaming responsibly.
Get Help & Support
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, professional help is available. Please reach out to one of the following organisations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free counselling, support, and resources for problem gamblers
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential, 24/7) - GamStop – The National Self-Exclusion Scheme for online gambling in Great Britain
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Self-exclude from all UK-licensed operators with one registration - Gamblers Anonymous – Free peer support meetings across the UK
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: 1-800-522-4700 (free, confidential, 24/7) - Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
www.bzga.de
If You Need Help, Reach Out Today
Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Problem gambling is treatable, and support is available 24/7. Whether you're concerned about your own gambling or that of someone close to you, please don't hesitate to contact one of the organisations listed above.
Remember: You don't have to struggle alone. Help is just a phone call or click away.