Responsible Gaming
Our Commitment to Safe Gaming
At c17.org.uk, we are committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Online casinos should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please gamble within your means and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
All users must be at least 18 years of age or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction to use online casino services in the United Kingdom. If you are under the legal age, please do not attempt to gamble. We take age verification seriously and all licensed operators perform strict identity checks.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of the following signs in your own behaviour, you may be developing a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
- Gambling with money intended for essential expenses (rent, bills, food)
- Spending more time and money on gambling than planned
- Hiding your gambling activity from family, friends, or partners
- Borrowing money or accumulating debt to fund gambling
- Experiencing mood swings or irritability when unable to gamble
- Neglecting work, school, relationships, or hobbies due to gambling
- Feeling anxious, depressed, or distressed about your gambling
- Failed attempts to reduce or control your gambling
- Using gambling as an escape from problems or negative emotions
If you identify with any of these signs, please seek support immediately.
Self-Help Tools
Most reputable online casinos offer responsible gaming tools to help you maintain control. These include:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Restrict the amount you're willing to lose during a gambling session
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders about how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Time-Out: Take a break from gambling for a set period without losing your account
- Self-Exclusion: Permanently or temporarily close your account if you feel you cannot control your gambling
Always use these tools proactively to manage your gambling activity responsibly.
Support Organizations in the UK
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, several organizations in the United Kingdom offer free, confidential support:
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GamCare
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
A leading UK charity offering counselling, support, and information for problem gamblers and their families. Services are free and confidential. -
GamStop
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
The UK's national self-exclusion scheme. Register to self-exclude from all online gambling operators for a period of your choice (6 months to 5 years). -
National Problem Gambling Clinic (NPGC)
Specialist NHS treatment service for problem gambling, available in England. Ask your GP for a referral. -
Gamblers Anonymous
A fellowship of people recovering from a gambling problem, offering free peer support and meetings throughout the UK.
International Support Resources
If you are located outside the UK, the following organizations provide gambling support in your region:
- 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) – www.bzga.de
Take Action Today
If you are experiencing difficulties with gambling, please reach out for help now. Problem gambling is a real issue, but support is available and recovery is possible. Contacting an organization like GamCare or calling a helpline is a positive first step toward regaining control of your life.
Remember: Gambling should only ever be a form of entertainment, never a solution to financial problems or emotional distress.