Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Fun, Not a Financial Strategy
At Fatpirate Casino, we believe that gambling should only ever be enjoyed as a form of entertainment. Casino games are designed with a house edge, meaning that over time, the odds favour the casino. Never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose, and never view gambling as a way to earn money or solve financial problems.
Responsible gaming is our commitment to you. If you're going to play, please do so safely and within your means.
Age Verification
In the United Kingdom, you must be 18 years of age or older to gamble legally. Gambling under the legal age is illegal and can cause serious harm.
Before accessing any casino services, you must confirm that you meet the legal age requirement for your jurisdiction. Parents and guardians: please be aware of where young people in your care are spending their time online.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. If you recognise any of these warning signs in yourself or someone you know, please seek help immediately:
- Chasing Losses: Gambling more to try to recover money you've lost
- Hiding Gambling: Being secretive about how much you gamble or how much money you've spent
- Loss of Control: Gambling for longer periods or with larger amounts than intended
- Neglecting Responsibilities: Missing work, school, or family commitments due to gambling
- Using Gambling to Escape: Gambling to relieve stress, anxiety, depression, or other negative emotions
- Failed Attempts to Cut Back: Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce your gambling
- Financial Problems: Borrowing money, using credit, or facing debt due to gambling
- Relationship Strain: Arguments with family or friends about your gambling habits
- Tolerance: Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money to feel the same excitement
- Withdrawal: Feeling irritable or anxious when trying to reduce or stop gambling
If you recognise these signs, reach out for support today. Problem gambling is treatable, and help is available.
Self-Help Tools & Features
Responsible gaming tools can help you maintain control over your gambling activity:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount of money you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose before you stop playing
- Reality Checks: Receive notifications at regular intervals reminding you how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Betting Limits: Control the maximum stake you can place on individual bets
- Time-Out / Cooling-Off Period: Take a temporary break from your account (typically 24 hours to several weeks)
- Self-Exclusion: Permanently or temporarily close your account and exclude yourself from Fatpirate Casino and affiliated sites
- Account Statements: Review detailed records of your gaming activity and spending
These tools are available through your account settings. Use them proactively to stay in control of your gambling.
Support & Help Resources
If you're struggling with gambling, professional help is available. Please reach out to one of these trusted organisations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free, confidential support for problem gambling
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7)
Live chat available on their website - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Self-exclude from all UK-licensed online gambling operators - Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support meetings
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
Phone: 0330 094 0322 - Citizens Advice – Help with debt and financial issues related to gambling
Website: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Other Countries
- 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
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 - Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
Telephone Counselling: 0800 1 372 374 (free, confidential)
All support services listed are free, confidential, and available to anyone struggling with problem gambling.
Take Action Today
If you or someone you know is experiencing problem gambling:
- Acknowledge the problem – Recognising the issue is the first step toward recovery
- Reach out for help – Contact one of the support organisations listed above
- Use self-help tools – Set deposit limits, take a time-out, or self-exclude from your account
- Talk to someone you trust – Family, friends, or a healthcare professional can provide crucial support
Remember: You are not alone. Problem gambling is a treatable condition, and recovery is possible.
If you need immediate support or are in crisis, please contact the