Euro Hoc describes the way casino games function. We don't operate games or accept bets, but we are aware some readers gamble, so this page is important to us.
Adults only, and only for fun
Gambling is for people aged 18 and older. View it as a paid form of entertainment, similar to a cinema ticket, if you play. Use money you can afford to lose, rather than money you hope will cover a bad month. The house edge we mention means the casino wins over time.
Signs it's becoming a problem
- Using more time or money than you intended
- Chasing losses
- Using money intended for bills, or borrowing
- Keeping your gambling secret from those close to you
- Feeling irritable or anxious when you aren't playing
- Gambling to avoid worries instead of for fun
Limits you can set
- Set a budget before you begin, and stop once it has run out
- Set a time limit by using a phone alarm
- Use time-outs and deposit limits found in your account settings
- Don't gamble when you feel low or have been drinking
- Install blocking software like Gamban (free in Wales; a subscription with a 7-day free trial in England and Scotland)
Where to get help
National Gambling Helpline: operated by GamCare and available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. You can call for free from a mobile or landline, even if you have no credit.
- England and Scotland: 0808 8020 133
- Wales: 0808 2819 265
GamCare: online and phone support for any person affected by gambling in Scotland and England. Go to www.gamcare.org.uk.
GAMSTOP: a free self-exclusion scheme. It blocks gambling websites and apps from operators licensed in Great Britain. To register:
- Sign up at gamstop.co.uk/register providing your home address, email, mobile number, date of birth and name.
- Confirm your identity and email.
- Choose one year, six months, five years, or five years with auto-renewal.
It takes a few minutes to register. The block can take up to 24 hours to begin. You can't cancel it while the exclusion period is active. It remains in place after that until you reach out to GAMSTOP: 0800 138 6518 or [email protected].
GambleAware: tools, advice and support for residents of Great Britain, provided for free.