Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At cipdneawards.co.uk, we believe that casino gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. 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.
Age Verification
All casino gaming is strictly for those aged 18 years or older in the UK. If you are under the legal gambling age, please do not access or use casino services. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of age at any time.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs, you may be developing a gambling problem:
- Chasing Losses: Continuing to gamble to try to recover money you've lost
- Loss of Control: Being unable to stop gambling or stick to limits you've set
- Hiding Gambling: Concealing the extent of your gambling from friends or family
- Neglecting Responsibilities: Prioritising gambling over work, school, or personal obligations
- Gambling with Borrowed Money: Using credit or loans to fund gambling activities
- Mood Changes: Becoming anxious, irritable, or restless when unable to gamble
- Escalating Stakes: Needing to gamble with larger amounts to achieve the same excitement
- Failed Attempts to Quit: Repeatedly trying but failing to reduce or stop gambling
- Impact on Relationships: Gaming causing conflict with loved ones
- Financial Problems: Debt, missed bills, or financial instability due to gambling
If you experience any of these warning signs, please seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Limits
Most reputable casinos and payment providers offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose in a given period
- Spending Limits: Cap your total spending across all gaming activities
- Reality Checks: Enable pop-up reminders showing how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Time Limits: Set session timeouts to take breaks from gaming
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently block access to your gaming account
We encourage you to use these tools proactively. Contact your casino or payment provider to learn more about available options.
Support Organisations & Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, professional help is available:
United Kingdom
- GamCare: www.gamcare.org.uk — Free support, counselling, and self-help tools for problem gamblers in the UK
- GamStop: www.gamstop.co.uk — National self-exclusion scheme allowing you to block access to all licensed online casinos
- National Problem Gambling Clinic: Provides specialist treatment via NHS referral
- Gamblers Anonymous: Free peer support meetings across the UK
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
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — Offers counselling and prevention resources
If You Need Help, Reach Out Today
Problem gambling is a treatable condition. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you're concerned about your gambling or that of someone close to you:
- Contact GamCare on 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential, 24/7)
- Visit GamStop to self-exclude from all UK-licensed online casinos
- Speak to your GP or contact the National Problem Gambling Clinic
- Reach out to Gamblers Anonymous for peer support
You are not alone. Help is available, and recovery is possible.