Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Northumberland Holiday Provision, we believe that casino gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. While we want you to have fun, it's important to gamble responsibly and within your means.
Please remember: the house always has a mathematical advantage. Never bet more than you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
Gaming is strictly for individuals aged 18 years or older (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction). We are committed to preventing underage gambling and comply with all UK regulations.
If you are under 18, please do not access gaming platforms. If you suspect someone underage is gambling, please report it to the relevant authorities.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do you recognise any of the following warning signs in yourself or someone you know?
- Chasing losses (trying to win back money you've lost)
- Gambling with increasing amounts of money to get the same level of excitement
- Hiding gambling activity from family, friends, or partners
- Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money or using credit to fund gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed when not gambling
- Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or negative emotions
- Experiencing relationship conflicts due to gambling
If you recognise any of these signs, help is available. Please reach out to a support organisation immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gaming Features
Most reputable gaming platforms offer built-in tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit in a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose over a set period
- Session Time Limits: Set automatic reminders or cutoffs for gaming sessions
- Reality Checks: Receive regular notifications about how long you've been gaming and how much you've spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently block your access to gaming platforms
- Account Closure: Close your account if you wish to stop gambling entirely
Use these tools proactively. They're designed to help you stay in control of your gaming.
Support Organisations
If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling, the following organisations provide free, confidential support:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free support, counselling, and resources for problem gambling
www.gamcare.org.uk
Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential, 24/7) - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
www.gamstop.co.uk - Gamblers Anonymous – 12-step peer support meetings
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk - National Problem Gambling Clinic – NHS-funded specialist treatment
Phone: 0203 228 0303
International Support
- Australia: Gambling Help Online – www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
- Canada: Responsible Gambling Council – www.responsiblegambling.org
- United States: National Council on Problem Gambling – www.ncpgambling.org
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – www.bzga.de
If You Need Help, Please Reach Out
Problem gambling is treatable, and you don't have to face it alone. Whether you're concerned about your own gaming habits or those of someone close to you, professional support is available and completely confidential.
Don't wait—contact one of the organisations above today. Help is just a phone call or click away.
Remember: seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.