Responsible Gaming

Gaming Should Be Entertainment

At Ashbourne CAMRA, we believe that gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please gamble responsibly and within your means. If you find that gambling is causing you distress or affecting your life negatively, help is available.

Age Verification

By accessing this website and engaging with any gambling content, you confirm that you are:

• At least 18 years of age (the legal age for gambling in the United Kingdom)
• Legally permitted to gamble in your jurisdiction
• Not prohibited from gambling by any applicable laws or regulations

We do not permit access to anyone under the legal gambling age.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Do you recognise any of the following signs in your own behaviour? If so, you may be developing a gambling problem:

• Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
• Hiding your gambling activities from friends, family, or loved ones
• Gambling with money intended for essential expenses (rent, bills, food)
• Spending more time and money on gambling than you intended
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
• Neglecting work, education, or personal relationships due to gambling
• Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
• Experiencing financial difficulties as a result of gambling
• Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling
• Using gambling to escape problems or negative emotions

Self-Help Tools and Responsible Gaming Features

Most reputable gambling operators provide tools to help you gamble responsibly:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose
• Time Limits: Set reminders or automatic session timeouts
• Reality Checks: Receive regular notifications about your gambling activity
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling platforms

We encourage you to use these tools if they are available to you. Remember: there is no shame in using responsible gaming features — they are designed to help you enjoy gambling safely.

Support and Help Resources

If you are struggling with gambling, support is available. Please reach out to one of these trusted organisations:

United Kingdom

• GamCare – Free counselling, support, and information service
  www.gamcare.org.uk
  Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential, 24/7)
• 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
  National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (Federal Centre for Health Education)
  www.bzga.de

Seek Help Today

If you believe you have a problem with gambling, please seek help immediately. There is no judgment — problem gambling is a recognised condition, and support is available. Contacting one of the organisations above is a positive step towards recovery.

You are not alone, and help is just a phone call or click away.