Responsible Gaming

Gaming Should Be Fun, Not a Financial Solution

At aileencollis.com, we believe that online casino gaming should be enjoyed as entertainment only. Casino games are designed with a house edge, meaning that over time, the odds favour the casino. Never view gambling as a way to earn money, solve financial problems, or supplement your income. If you find yourself thinking of gambling this way, please seek help immediately.

Age Verification

Online casino gaming is strictly for adults aged 18 years and over (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction within Great Britain). We take age verification seriously and do not permit access to anyone under the legal age limit. If you are under 18, please do not use this site.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Recognise these warning signs that gambling may be becoming a problem:

• Chasing Losses: Gambling more to recover money you've lost
• Hiding Gambling: Keeping your gambling activity secret from friends or family
• Increasing Stakes: Needing to gamble with larger amounts to feel the same excitement
• Loss of Control: Unable to stop or reduce your gambling despite wanting to
• Neglecting Responsibilities: Missing work, school, or family commitments due to gambling
• Borrowing Money: Taking loans or using credit to fund gambling
• Mood Changes: Becoming irritable, anxious, or depressed when unable to gamble
• Spending Beyond Budget: Gambling more than you can afford to lose
• Lying About Gambling: Deceiving others about the time or money spent gambling

If you identify with any of these signs, support is available.

Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features

Most reputable online casinos offer tools to help you stay in control:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified period (daily, weekly, monthly)
• Loss Limits: Restrict the amount of money you're willing to lose in a session
• Session Time Limits: Set automatic reminders or cut-offs for how long you play
• Reality Checks: Receive pop-up notifications during play to remind you how long you've been gambling
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling at a single site or across multiple licensed operators
• Account Cooling Off: Take a break from gambling for a set period

Use these tools proactively—they are designed to protect you.

Get Help: Support Organisations

If you're concerned about your gambling or someone else's, confidential support is available:

United Kingdom

• GamCare: Free, confidential support and counselling for problem gamblers and their families. www.gamcare.org.uk | Telephone: 0808 8020 133 (free)
• GamStop: The National Self-Exclusion Scheme for Great Britain. Register once to self-exclude from all licensed online casinos. www.gamstop.co.uk
• Gamblers Anonymous: Free peer support meetings across the UK. www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk

Other Jurisdictions

• 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): www.bzga.de

Take Action Today

If gambling is causing you or someone you know distress, financial hardship, or emotional harm, please reach out for help immediately. There is no shame in seeking support. Trained professionals are available to listen without judgment and provide practical advice.

Gambling should be fun. If it isn't, help is available.

Contact GamCare (UK) on 0808 8020 133 or visit any of the organisations listed above to begin your journey to recovery.