Responsible Gaming
Introduction
At Sleight of Hand Theatre, we believe gambling should be enjoyed as entertainment only. It is never a reliable way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please gamble within your means and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction) to gamble at any online casino. We are committed to preventing underage gambling. If you are under 18, please do not use gambling services.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone else, help is available:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Hiding gambling activity from family or friends
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Neglecting work, study, or personal relationships due to gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Borrowing money to fund gambling
- Lying about the extent of gambling activity
- Using gambling to escape problems or negative emotions
- Failed attempts to cut down or stop gambling
- Experiencing financial difficulties as a result of gambling
Self-Help Tools
Most reputable online casinos offer built-in tools to help you gamble responsibly:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified period
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders about how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Time-Out: Temporarily suspend your account for a cooling-off period
- Self-Exclusion: Permanently or temporarily close your account and exclude yourself from gambling services
Support and Assistance
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please reach out to one of these organisations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare - Free confidential support and counselling services
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop - The national self-exclusion scheme for online gambling in Great Britain
www.gamstop.co.uk - National Problem Gambling Clinic - NHS specialist treatment service in London
Phone: 020 7054 2000
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 you are experiencing problems with gambling, please seek help immediately. Problem gambling is treatable, and support is available 24/7 from the organisations listed above. There is no shame in asking for help — taking action is a sign of strength.