Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
Online casino gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. While gaming can be fun and exciting, it's important to approach it with realistic expectations and a responsible mindset.
Please remember: the house always has an edge, and you should never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose.
Age Verification
Online casino gaming in Ireland is restricted to individuals aged 18 years or older. This is a legal requirement that protects young people from the potential harms of gambling.
If you are under 18, please do not register with any online casino. Operators are required to verify your age and may request identification documents to confirm your eligibility.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. Be aware of these warning signs:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to try to recover money lost
- Gambling with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- Hiding gambling activities or lying about the amount of time or money spent
- Neglecting family, work, or other responsibilities due to gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems, stress, or difficult emotions
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Failed attempts to cut down or stop gambling
- Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
- Experiencing financial difficulties as a result of gambling
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone you know, help is available.
Self-Help Tools & Player Protections
Reputable online casinos provide tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit in a specified period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a limit on the amount you're willing to lose in a given timeframe
- Reality Checks: Enable reminders that pop up at regular intervals to help you track your time and spending
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from an online casino to take a break from gambling
- Account Closure: Permanently close your gaming account if you wish to stop gambling
Use these tools proactively to manage your gaming and stay in control.
Support Organizations & Resources
If you are struggling with problem gambling, confidential support is available:
Ireland & UK
- Problem Gambling Ireland: www.problemgambling.ie — Free, confidential support and counselling for people in Ireland affected by problem gambling
- GamCare: www.gamcare.org.uk — Free information, advice, and support for anyone concerned about their own or someone else's gambling
- GamStop: www.gamstop.co.uk — National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling operators in Great Britain
- Gamblers Anonymous: Free peer support meetings available across Ireland and the UK
International Support
- Gambling Therapy: www.gamblingtherapy.org — Free, confidential online support (available in multiple languages)
- National Council on Problem Gambling (USA): www.ncpgambling.org
- Gambling Help Online (Australia): www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
- Responsible Gambling Council (Canada): www.responsiblegambling.org
If You Need Help
Problem gambling is treatable, and recovery is possible. If you believe you have a gambling problem, or if someone close to you is struggling, reach out for help today. The organisations listed above offer free, confidential, and non-judgmental support.
Remember: Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. You don't have to face this alone.