Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Clapham Canoe Club, we believe that casino gaming should be enjoyable entertainment only, never a way to make money or solve financial problems. Gambling always carries risk, and the odds are always in favour of the house. Please only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
All players must be 18 years of age or older to participate in gambling activities in the UK. If you are under 18, please do not use our services. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of age at any time.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, problem gambling may be an issue:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to try to recover money
- Gambling with money needed for essentials (bills, rent, food)
- Hiding gambling activity from family, friends, or work colleagues
- Feeling anxious or irritable when not gambling
- Increasing the amount or frequency of gambling to get the same excitement
- Failed attempts to cut down or stop gambling
- Neglecting relationships, work, or hobbies due to gambling
- Lying about the extent or cost of gambling
- Borrowing money to fund gambling
- Experiencing mood swings, depression, or suicidal thoughts related to gambling
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Many casinos offer tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you will deposit within a specific time period
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose
- Session Time Limits: Restrict how long you can play in one session
- Reality Checks: Receive notifications about how long you have been playing
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling sites
Please ask your casino operator about the responsible gaming tools available to you.
Support Organisations
If you need help, support is available. The following organisations provide free, confidential advice and support:
United Kingdom
- GamCare — Free counselling and support for problem gambling
www.gamcare.org.uk
Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential, 24/7) - GamStop — National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
www.gamstop.co.uk - Gamblers Anonymous — Free peer support groups
www.gamblersanonymous.org.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
Phone: 1-800-522-4700 (free, confidential, 24/7) - Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
www.bzga.de
Need Help? Reach Out Today
If you or someone you care about is struggling with gambling, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in asking for support — trained advisors are ready to listen and help you take back control.
Contact GamCare on 0808 8020 133 or visit www.gamcare.org.uk — available 24/7, free and confidential.