Responsible Gaming

Gambling Is Entertainment, Not a Way to Earn Money

At awardleisurefranchise.co.uk, we believe gambling should always be an enjoyable activity — never a financial strategy or a source of income. Crypto casino games are designed for entertainment, and outcomes are determined by chance. Never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose, and never chase losses. If gambling stops being fun, please seek help immediately.

Age Verification

In Great Britain, the legal age for all gambling activities is 18 years or older. It is illegal for anyone under 18 to gamble. We strongly support robust age verification checks by licensed operators. If you are under 18, do not gamble. If you suspect underage gambling, report it to the operator or relevant authority.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can develop gradually. Ask yourself honestly:

• Have you ever lied to family or friends about how much you gamble?
• Do you chase losses by returning to try to win back money?
• Do you gamble to escape stress, anxiety, or depression?
• Have you borrowed money, sold possessions, or used funds meant for essentials (rent, bills, food) to gamble?
• Do you feel restless or irritable when trying to cut down or stop?
• Have you hidden gambling activity from loved ones?
• Do you spend more time or money gambling than you intended?
• Has gambling caused problems with relationships, work, or studies?

If you recognise one or more of these signs, please consider using the self-help tools below or contacting a support organisation.

Self-Help Tools

Most licensed gambling operators offer practical tools to help you stay in control:

• Deposit limits — cap how much you can deposit daily, weekly, or monthly.
• Loss limits — set a maximum amount you are willing to lose in a set period.
• Reality checks — receive on-screen reminders of how long you have been playing.
• Time-out / cooling-off periods — take a short break from gambling (24 hours to several weeks).
• Self-exclusion — block yourself from gambling sites for a longer period (6 months to 5 years or more).

For UK players, GamStop allows you to self-exclude from all UK-licensed online gambling sites at once, free of charge.

Support Organisations

If you need confidential help or advice, contact the appropriate organisation for your country:

• United Kingdom — GamCare
  www.gamcare.org.uk
  National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7)
• United Kingdom — GamStop
  www.gamstop.co.uk
  Free online self-exclusion for UK-licensed sites.
• Australia — Gambling Help Online
  www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
  Free, confidential support 24/7.
• Canada — Responsible Gambling Council
  www.responsiblegambling.org
  Resources and prevention programmes.
• United States — National Council on Problem Gambling
  www.ncpgambling.org
  Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER
• Germany — Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
  www.bzga.de
  Information and support for gambling addiction.
• Other countries
  Please search for your national gambling support service or visit Gamblers Anonymous for local meetings.

Seek Help Today

If you think you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please seek help now. You are not alone, and support is free, confidential, and available around the clock. Taking the first step is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Gambling should always be safe. Play responsibly.