Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At South Cleveland Garages, we believe that online casino gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. Gambling is never 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 18 years of age or older to participate in online casino gaming in the United Kingdom. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal age requirement in your jurisdiction before playing.
We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of identity at any time.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs in your own behaviour, please seek help immediately:
- Spending more time and money on gambling than you intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Hiding your gambling activities from friends or family
- Feeling anxious or irritable when not gambling
- Gambling to escape problems or negative emotions
- Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
- Neglecting responsibilities at work, school, or home due to gambling
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Failed attempts to cut down or stop gambling
- Experiencing relationship conflict due to gambling habits
Self-Help Tools and Features
Responsible online casinos provide tools to help you maintain control:
- 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 regular reminders about how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from accessing your account
- Time-Out: Take a break from gambling for a set period
We encourage you to use these tools proactively to manage your gaming responsibly.
Get Help – Support Organisations
If you are struggling with problem gambling, professional help is available. The following organisations offer free, confidential support:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free counselling and support service
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
www.gamstop.co.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)
Information and support for problem gambling
If You Need Help
Problem gambling can happen to anyone. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please reach out to one of the support organisations listed above.
You don't have to face this alone – help is available 24/7.