Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income

At Carer Breaks, we believe gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, similar to going to the cinema or playing sports. It should never be considered a way to earn money or solve financial problems. The house always has an edge, and you should only gamble with money you can afford to lose. If you find yourself gambling to make money or recover losses, please seek help immediately.

Age Verification

All gambling sites featured on this website are strictly for individuals aged 18 years or over (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction). If you are under 18, you must not access or use any casino services. Many sites use age verification tools to ensure compliance with UK law.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Do you recognise any of the following signs in your own behaviour? If so, you may have a gambling problem:

• Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
• Hiding or lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
• Gambling with money needed for essential expenses (rent, bills, food)
• Experiencing mood swings or irritability when not gambling or when unable to gamble
• Unable to stick to self-imposed limits on time or money spent
• Neglecting family, friends, work, or hobbies due to gambling
• Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
• Continuing to gamble despite negative consequences
• Feeling anxiety, depression, or stress related to gambling
• Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement

If you've ticked any of these boxes, support is available. You are not alone, and help is just a phone call or click away.

Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features

Reputable online casinos offer built-in tools to help you maintain control. These include:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit over a day, week, or month
• Loss Limits: Cap the amount you're willing to lose during a gaming session
• Session Time Limits: Receive reminders or automatic disconnection after a set time period
• Reality Checks: Pop-up notifications that remind you how long you've been playing and how much you've wagered
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently ban yourself from accessing a casino site
• Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop gambling entirely

Use these tools proactively. They exist to protect you and help you maintain healthy gambling habits.

Support Organizations

If you're struggling with problem gambling, please reach out to one of these organisations. They offer free, confidential support:

United Kingdom

• GamCare: Free counselling and support for problem gamblers and their families.
  Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
  Phone: 0808 802 0133 (free, confidential)
• GamStop: A national gambling self-exclusion scheme. Register to ban yourself from all licensed UK gambling sites.
  Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
• National Problem Gambling Clinic: NHS-funded treatment for gambling disorders.
  Phone: 0203 318 5047
• Gamblers Anonymous: Free peer support meetings across the UK.
  Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
  Phone: 0330 094 0322

Australia

• Gambling Help Online: Counselling and support services for Australian gamblers.
  Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
  Phone: 1800 858 858

Canada

• Responsible Gambling Council: Support and information for problem gambling across Canada.
  Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
• Gamblers Anonymous Canada: Free support group meetings.
  Website: www.gamblersanonymous.ca

United States

• National Council on Problem Gambling: Referrals to treatment providers and support services.
  Website: www.ncpgambling.org
  National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
• Gamblers Anonymous: Free peer support meetings across the USA.
  Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org

Germany

• Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA): German centre for health education with gambling support resources.
  Website: www.bzga.de
  Telephone Counselling: 0800 137 27 00 (free)

Take Action Today

If you suspect you have a problem with gambling, please seek help immediately. Problem gambling affects not only you, but also your family, friends, and financial security. The good news is that recovery is possible, and support is available.

Whether you live in the UK or elsewhere, contact one of the organisations listed above. They are staffed by trained professionals who understand problem gambling and can provide confidential, non-judgmental support.

Remember: Gambling should be fun, not harmful. If it's stopped being fun