Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At Alderdales Seating, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming. Gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, similar to going to the cinema or watching a live event. It should never be considered a way to earn money or solve financial problems.
We encourage all our visitors to gamble within their means and to seek help immediately if they feel their gambling is becoming a problem.
Age Verification
In the United Kingdom, you must be 18 years of age or older to participate in gambling activities.
If you are under 18, please do not use casino services. Gambling is not suitable for young people, and accessing gambling services while underage is illegal.
Parents and guardians: If you have concerns about a young person's exposure to gambling, please contact the organisations listed below for support and advice.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do you recognise any of the following behaviours in yourself or someone you know?
- Chasing losses: Gambling more to try to recover money you've lost
- Hiding gambling: Concealing the extent of your gambling from family or friends
- Increasing stakes: Needing to bet larger amounts to achieve the same excitement
- Loss of control: Being unable to stop gambling or stick to limits you've set
- Neglecting responsibilities: Missing work, school, or family commitments due to gambling
- Financial problems: Using money needed for essentials (rent, bills, food) to gamble
- Mood changes: Becoming irritable or anxious when unable to gamble
- Borrowing to gamble: Taking loans or using credit to fund gambling activity
- Unsuccessful attempts to quit: Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce or stop gambling
- Escape gambling: Gambling to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, or other emotional problems
If you've ticked any of these boxes, please reach out for support. Help is available, and seeking it is a sign of strength.
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Most reputable online casinos offer built-in tools to help you maintain control of your gambling. These include:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to deposit over a specific period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Cap the amount you're prepared to lose in a given timeframe
- Session Limits: Set time restrictions on how long you can play in one session
- Reality Checks: Receive regular pop-up reminders of how much time and money you've spent
- Self-Exclusion: Take a break from gambling by temporarily or permanently closing your account
- Account Cooling-Off: Request a mandatory break from your account (typically 24 hours to several weeks)
Use these tools proactively. Setting limits before you begin is far more effective than trying to enforce them while playing.
Support Organisations & Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, the following organisations offer free, confidential support:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free advice, support and counselling
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Telephone: 0808 8020 133 (free and confidential) - GamStop – National Self-Exclusion Scheme
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Self-exclude from all licensed online gambling operators across the UK - Gamblers Anonymous – Support meetings and peer help
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
Other Countries
- Australia: Gambling Help Online
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au - Canada: Responsible Gambling Council
www.responsiblegambling.org - United States: National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG)
www.ncpgambling.org
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 - Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
www.bzga.de
Need Help? Reach Out Today
If gambling is causing you distress—whether financial, emotional, or relational—please don't hesitate to seek help. There is no shame in asking for support. Thousands of people recover from problem gambling every year with proper help and support.
Contact one of the organisations above immediately if:
- You've lost more money than you can afford
- Your gambling is affecting your relationships, work, or education
- You're borrowing money to gamble
- You feel out of control or unable to stop
- Someone you care about is concerned about your gambling
Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7. You're not alone.