Responsible Gaming
Our Commitment to Safe Gaming
At wilkesregional.org, we believe online casino gaming should be an enjoyable form of entertainment. It is important to understand that gambling should never be viewed as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Always gamble within your means and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years old (or the legal age for gambling in your jurisdiction) to access and use online casino services. If you are under the legal age, please do not participate in gambling activities. We are committed to preventing underage gambling and reserve the right to verify your age at any time.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs in your gambling behaviour, please seek help immediately:
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to win back money you've lost
- Lying to family, friends, or others about your gambling activities
- Neglecting work, school, family, or other important responsibilities
- Using gambling to escape from problems or negative feelings
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Unsuccessful attempts to cut down or stop gambling
- Hiding gambling activity or secret gambling sessions
- Risking important relationships, opportunities, or career prospects
Self-Help Tools
Most reputable online casinos offer tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount of money you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount of money you are prepared to lose in a given period
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders about how long you've been playing and how much you've wagered
- Session Time Limits: Set a maximum duration for your gaming sessions
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from accessing your account
We recommend using these tools proactively to maintain a healthy approach to gambling.
Support and Help Organizations
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, please reach out to one of these trusted support organisations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare — Free, confidential support and counselling for problem gamblers and their families
www.gamcare.org.uk | Phone: 0808 8020 133 - GamStop — The UK's national self-exclusion scheme. Register to block access to all regulated online gambling accounts
www.gamstop.co.uk - Gamblers Anonymous — 12-step peer support programme
Phone: 020 7384 3040
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 | Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 - Germany — Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
www.bzga.de
Take Action Today
If you believe you may have a problem with gambling, or if you're concerned about someone else's gambling behaviour, please don't hesitate to seek help. There is no shame in reaching out — support is available, and recovery is possible.
Contact a support organisation today. You don't have to face this alone.