Responsible Gaming
Your wellbeing is our priority
Our Commitment
At AshfordWeekly, we are committed to promoting responsible gambling. While we help you find the best casino experiences, we also want to ensure that gambling remains a fun and safe form of entertainment. We believe in providing the information and resources you need to gamble responsibly.
Understanding Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can affect anyone regardless of age, background, or financial status. It occurs when gambling stops being entertainment and starts causing harm to you or those around you. Recognising the signs early is crucial for getting help.
Warning Signs
You may have a gambling problem if you find yourself spending more money or time gambling than you intended, chasing losses by gambling more, borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble, neglecting work, family, or other responsibilities, feeling anxious or irritable when not gambling, or lying to others about your gambling habits.
Tips for Safe Gambling
Set time limits before you start playing and stick to them
Only gamble with money you can afford to lose
Never chase your losses by betting more
Take regular breaks and step away from the screen
Avoid gambling when under the influence of alcohol or when upset
Balance gambling with other leisure activities
Self-Exclusion Tools
All UK licensed casinos offer responsible gambling tools including deposit limits, loss limits, session time limits, cooling-off periods, and self-exclusion options. We encourage you to use these tools to maintain control over your gambling.
GAMSTOP is a free service that allows you to self-exclude from all UK licensed online gambling companies. Once registered, gambling companies will prevent you from using their websites and apps.
Support Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, help is available. The following organisations provide free, confidential support:
GambleAware
Free information and support to anyone affected by gambling
www.gambleaware.orgGamCare
Support, information, and advice for anyone affected by gambling
www.gamcare.org.ukGambling Therapy
Free practical advice and emotional support
www.gamblingtherapy.orgGAMSTOP
Free self-exclusion service for UK online gambling
www.gamstop.co.ukFor Friends and Family
If someone close to you has a gambling problem, it can be difficult to know how to help. The organisations listed above also offer support for friends and family members. Remember that you cannot force someone to stop gambling, but you can encourage them to seek help and support them through their recovery.