Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At Docks Magazine, we promote responsible gaming practices. Gambling should be viewed as entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and never chase your losses.
Grosvenor Casino and all reputable operators are committed to player protection and responsible gaming standards.
Age Verification
In the United Kingdom, you must be 18 years of age or older to gamble legally. If you are under 18, or if gambling is illegal in your jurisdiction, you should not use any gambling services.
Grosvenor Casino and all licensed UK operators verify player age before allowing access to gaming services.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, help is available:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Hiding gambling activity or lying about gambling habits
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
- Gambling affecting relationships, work, or finances
- Feeling anxious or irritable when unable to gamble
- Neglecting family, friends, or responsibilities due to gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or manage negative feelings
- Needing to gamble with increasing amounts for excitement
- Unsuccessful attempts to cut back or stop gambling
Self-Help Tools & Controls
Grosvenor Casino and licensed operators 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
- Time Limits: Set session duration reminders and automatic session timeouts
- Reality Checks: Regular notifications during play to remind you of time and money spent
- Self-Exclusion: Exclude yourself from gambling for a period of days, weeks, months, or years
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if needed
Use these tools to stay in control and gamble responsibly.
Support Organizations
If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling, contact one of these organisations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free, confidential support for problem gamblers
www.gamcare.org.uk
Tel: 0808 8020 133 (free phone line) - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme
www.gamstop.co.uk
Allows you to self-exclude from all UK-licensed online gambling operators - Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support and 12-step programme
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
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 - Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung
www.bzga.de
Need Help?
If you think you may have a problem with gambling, please reach out today. Speaking to someone is a sign of strength, not weakness. Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Support is available whether you gamble online, at a casino, or elsewhere. The sooner you seek help, the sooner you can take control of your life.