Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Fat Pirate Casino, we believe gambling should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. It is not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please gamble within your means and only with money you can afford to lose. If gambling stops being fun, it's time to seek help.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or over to gamble in the United Kingdom. If you are under the legal age, please do not access gambling services. Age verification checks are in place to protect younger people from the potential harms of gambling.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do any of these apply to you? If so, problem gambling may be affecting your life:
- Chasing losses — trying to win back money you've lost by gambling more
- Hiding your gambling from family, friends, or colleagues
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- Neglecting work, school, hobbies, or family responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money or using credit to gamble
- Feeling anxious, depressed, or guilty about your gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or difficult feelings
- Unable to cut back or stop gambling despite wanting to
- Lying to others about the amount you gamble
- Experiencing financial difficulties related to gambling
If you recognise any of these signs, please reach out for support immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Controls
Most responsible operators, including Fat Pirate Casino partners, offer tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose
- Reality Checks: Receive reminders during your gaming session about how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Time-Out: Take a temporary break from gambling for a period you choose
- Self-Exclusion: Exclude yourself from gambling for a set period or indefinitely
Please use these tools proactively. They are designed to help you maintain control over your gambling.
Support Organisations
If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling, the following organisations offer free, confidential support:
United Kingdom
- GamCare — Free counselling, support groups, and online resources
www.gamcare.org.uk | Phone: 0808 8020 133 - GamStop — National Self-Exclusion Scheme for online gambling
www.gamstop.co.uk - Gamblers Anonymous — Free peer support and meetings
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
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
Need Help?
If gambling is causing you problems, please seek help today. There is no shame in asking for support. Trained counsellors are available to help you free of charge and in complete confidence.
Contact GamCare on 0808 8020 133 or visit www.gamcare.org.uk for immediate support.
Remember: You are not alone, and help is available.