Responsible Gaming
Gambling should always be a form of entertainment — never a way to earn money or escape from problems. While most people gamble responsibly, it is important to recognise when play stops being fun. This page provides practical guidance and resources to help you stay in control.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years or older (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction) to gamble online. We strongly encourage all players to verify their age and identity before opening an account. Parents and guardians should use internet filtering software to prevent underage access to gambling websites.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following behaviours in yourself or someone you know, it may be time to seek help:
- Chasing losses — gambling more to try to win back money you have lost.
- Hiding your gambling from family or friends.
- Spending more time or money on gambling than you intended.
- Neglecting work, studies, or relationships because of gambling.
- Lying about how much you gamble or how much you have lost.
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling.
- Feeling anxious, guilty, or irritable when trying to cut down or stop.
- Being unable to stop or control your gambling despite wanting to.
Self-Help Tools
Most reputable online casinos — including many Curacao-licensed sites — offer built-in responsible gaming features. Use them proactively to manage your play:
- Deposit limits — set daily, weekly, or monthly caps on how much you can deposit.
- Loss limits — restrict the amount you can lose over a set period.
- Wager limits — control the total amount you stake.
- Reality checks — receive pop-up reminders showing how long you have been playing.
- Time-outs — take a short break from gambling for 24 hours, 7 days, or longer.
- Self-exclusion — block yourself from a specific site or use a national scheme like GamStop (UK).
Support Organisations
If you need free, confidential advice and support, contact the appropriate organisation for your country:
- United Kingdom: GamCare — www.gamcare.org.uk
GamStop (self-exclusion) — www.gamstop.co.uk - 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) – Glücksspielsucht — www.spielen-mit-verantwortung.de
- Other countries: Please search for your national problem gambling helpline or responsible gambling authority. Most jurisdictions provide free, confidential support services.
Seek Help Today
If you feel that gambling is causing problems in your life — or in the life of someone you care about — do not wait. Reach out to one of the organisations above. Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7 in many regions. Remember: asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.