Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Fun, Not a Financial Solution
At csavagestone.co.uk, we believe betting should be enjoyed as entertainment only. Gambling is never a reliable 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 18 years of age or older to use betting sites in the United Kingdom. Gambling is illegal for anyone under 18. If you are underage, please do not attempt to access betting platforms.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following, you may be developing a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by betting more to recover money you've lost
- Hiding your gambling habits from family, friends, or partners
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Neglecting work, school, or personal relationships due to gambling
- Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
- Gambling to escape problems or negative feelings
- Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Using gambling as a way to solve financial difficulties
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself, please seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools and Responsible Gaming Features
Most licensed betting operators offer tools to help you gamble responsibly:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit over a specified period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Restrict the amount of money you can lose in a given timeframe
- Reality Checks: Receive notifications during betting sessions reminding you how long you've been gambling
- Time-Out: Take a temporary break from gambling for hours, days, or weeks
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily ban yourself from accessing betting sites for a set period (typically 6 months to 5 years)
Use these tools proactively to maintain control of your gambling habits.
Support Organisations
If you need help, these organisations provide free, confidential support:
United Kingdom
- GamCare: Free counselling and support for problem gamblers in the UK
www.gamcare.org.uk
Phone: 0808 8020 133 (freephone) - GamStop: A free, confidential national self-exclusion scheme
www.gamstop.co.uk - National Problem Gambling Clinic: NHS specialist treatment service
Phone: 020 3181 9520
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 - Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
www.bzga.de
Need Help? Reach Out Now
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in asking for support, and professional help is available and confidential.
Contact GamCare on 0808 8020 133 or visit www.gamcare.org.uk today.