Responsible Gambling

At celtic-chance.com we are committed to promoting responsible gambling. Gambling should be entertaining and under your control. This page provides information and links to help you gamble safely and to get support if you need it. We only link to operators licensed by the UK Gambling Commission, which are required to offer tools and support for responsible play. Nevertheless, it is your responsibility to set limits and to seek help if gambling becomes a problem.

Setting Limits

Before you play, decide how much time and money you can afford to spend. Never gamble with money you need for rent, bills, food, or other essentials. Set a budget and stick to it. Do not chase losses: trying to win back what you have lost often leads to bigger losses. Treat gambling as a form of paid entertainment, not a way to make money. If you find it hard to stop when you have reached your limit, use the tools provided by the operator or consider self-exclusion.

Many UK-licensed casinos offer deposit limits, loss limits, and session time reminders. You can usually set these in your account settings. We encourage you to use these tools from the start. You can often set daily, weekly, or monthly limits. Once set, these limits can help you stay within what you can afford.

Self-Exclusion

If you feel you need to take a break from gambling, you can self-exclude. GAMSTOP is a free service for UK players that lets you self-exclude from all participating online gambling sites in one go. Once you register with GAMSTOP, you will be excluded for the period you choose (minimum six months, and you can choose longer). During that time you will not be able to open new accounts or use existing accounts with participating operators. For more information and to register, visit GAMSTOP.

Individual operators also offer their own self-exclusion options. You can contact the casino you use and ask to be excluded from their site. If you have accounts with several operators, you may need to self-exclude from each one, or use GAMSTOP to cover all participating brands.

Under-18s

Gambling is illegal for anyone under 18 in the UK. This site and the operators we link to are intended for adults only. We use age verification on our site to remind users that they must be 18 or over. If you are under 18, you must not use this site or attempt to access any gambling services. If you are a parent or guardian and believe a minor has used our site or a linked service, please contact the relevant operator and consider using filtering software to block access to gambling sites.

Signs of Problem Gambling

Gambling can become a problem when it stops being fun and starts to affect your life. Warning signs may include: spending more money or time than you intended, borrowing money to gamble, lying to others about how much you gamble, feeling anxious or irritable when you cannot gamble, or gambling to escape problems or negative feelings. If any of this sounds familiar, it is important to seek help. Problem gambling can affect anyone and there is no shame in asking for support.

Where to Get Help

If you are worried about your own gambling or someone else's, free help and support are available. GamCare offers free information, advice, and support to anyone affected by problem gambling. You can access their services online or by phone. BeGambleAware provides information and signposting to treatment and support. Gamblers Anonymous runs support groups for people who want to stop gambling. The National Gambling Helpline is also available for free, confidential advice. We have linked to some of these organisations in our footer; we encourage you to use them if you need help.

GamCare: www.gamcare.org.uk. BeGambleAware: www.gambleaware.org. GAMSTOP (self-exclusion): www.gamstop.co.uk. The UK Gambling Commission also provides information on responsible gambling and licensed operators: www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk.

Our Role

celtic-chance.com is an information site. We do not operate gambling services. We link to UK-licensed operators who are required to offer responsible gambling tools and to treat customers fairly. We do not encourage excessive or underage gambling. If you have questions about our approach to responsible gambling or the content on our site, you can contact us at info@celtic-chance.com. We do not provide counselling or treatment; for that, please use the organisations listed above.