Responsible Gaming

Last updated: 2026 | adviceservicescroydon.org.uk

Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income

At adviceservicescroydon.org.uk, we believe gambling — including play at crypto casinos — should only ever be a form of leisure and entertainment. It is never a reliable way to earn money, pay off debts, or solve financial problems. The house always has an edge, outcomes are driven by chance, and losses are a normal part of play. If gambling stops being fun, it's time to stop. Please set a budget you can comfortably afford to lose, never gamble with money needed for essentials such as rent, bills, or food, and take regular breaks.

Age Verification (18+)

In Great Britain, it is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to gamble. All UK-licensed casinos featured on this site are required by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) to verify the age and identity of every customer before allowing deposits or play. If you share a device with minors, please use parental control software (such as Net Nanny or GamBlock) and never leave your casino accounts logged in. Underage gambling is taken seriously, and accounts found to be used by minors will be closed with winnings forfeited.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Answer the following questions honestly. If you answer "yes" to one or more, it may be time to seek support:

• Do you chase losses — gambling more to try to win back money you've lost?
• Do you hide or lie about how much time or money you spend gambling?
• Have you borrowed money, sold possessions, or used credit to fund gambling?
• Do you gamble to escape stress, anxiety, depression, or boredom?
• Have you missed work, studies, or family commitments because of gambling?
• Do you feel restless, irritable, or guilty when you try to cut down or stop?
• Have friends or family expressed concern about your gambling?
• Do you think about gambling constantly or plan your day around it?
• Has gambling caused financial hardship or relationship problems?
• Do you use crypto gambling sites to bypass self-exclusion or bank blocks?

Self-Help Tools

All UKGC-licensed operators must offer responsible gambling tools. We strongly encourage you to use them before problems develop:

• Deposit limits — set daily, weekly, or monthly caps on how much you can deposit.
• Loss limits — restrict the amount you can lose within a set period.
• Wager/session limits — control how much you stake or how long you play.
• Reality checks — on-screen reminders showing how long you've been playing and your net position.
• Time-outs — take a short break from 24 hours up to several weeks.
• Self-exclusion — block yourself from a casino for 6 months or longer. For multi-operator exclusion across all UK-licensed sites, register free with GamStop.
• Bank gambling blocks — most UK banks (Monzo, Starling, Barclays, Lloyds and others) let you block gambling transactions on your card.

Please note: crypto casinos not licensed by the UKGC may not honour these tools or GamStop exclusions. Gambling with offshore sites to circumvent protections is itself a warning sign.

Support Organisations

Free, confidential help is available. If you're in the UK, these services are a good first step:

United Kingdom

• GamCare — free support, counselling and the National Gambling Helpline: www.gamcare.org.uk | Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (24/7)
• GamStop — free national self-exclusion scheme for all UK-licensed gambling sites: www.gamstop.co.uk
• Gamblers Anonymous UK — peer support meetings nationwide: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
• BeGambleAware — advice, tools and treatment finder: www.begambleaware.org

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 | Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — Glücksspielsucht helpline: 0800 137 27 00

If Gambling Is a Problem, Seek Help Today

Problem gambling is nothing to be ashamed of — it can affect anyone, and effective, confidential support is available free of charge. If you recognise yourself in the warning signs above, please take action now:

• Call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 — free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Register with GamStop to exclude yourself from all UK-licensed gambling sites.
• Speak to your GP, who can refer you to specialist NHS gambling support services.

If you are in crisis or having thoughts of self-harm, please contact the Samaritans on 116 123 (free, 24/7) or call 999 in an emergency.

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