Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Fat Pirate Casino, we believe gambling should only ever be considered as entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Like any form of entertainment, it should be enjoyed responsibly and within your means.
We are committed to promoting responsible gaming practices and supporting our players in maintaining control over their gambling activity.
Age Verification
Gambling is only legal for individuals aged 18 years or over in Great Britain. All players must be of legal age in their jurisdiction to use our services.
If you are under 18, or under the legal gambling age in your country, please do not attempt to access gambling services. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to verify your age at any time.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone else, it may indicate problem gambling:
- Gambling more often or with larger amounts than intended
- Repeatedly trying to cut down or stop gambling without success
- Spending significant time thinking about gambling
- Gambling when feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Lying to others about the extent of your gambling
- Neglecting work, family, or personal responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
- Experiencing relationship problems due to gambling
- Feeling a sense of urgency or desperation to gamble
If you experience any of these signs, we encourage you to seek support immediately.
Self-Help Tools
Fat Pirate Casino provides several tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a chosen time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose during a time period
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders about how long you have been playing and how much you have spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from accessing your account
- Account Restrictions: Reduce your betting limits or disable certain features
These tools are available in your account settings. Please use them to set boundaries that work for you.
Support Organizations
If you are struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Please reach out to one of the following organisations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free, confidential support for problem gamblers and their families
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free and confidential) - GamStop – The National Self-Exclusion Scheme for Great Britain
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Self-exclude from all participating online gambling operators - Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support meetings and fellowship
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
Other Countries
- Australia: Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au - Canada: Responsible Gambling Council
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org - United States: National Council on Problem Gambling
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) - Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
Website: www.bzga.de
Need Help?
If you believe you have a problem with gambling, please seek help today. There is no shame in asking for support – many people experience gambling-related difficulties, and professional help is available.
Contact one of the organisations listed above, or speak to your GP who can provide referrals to specialist services.
Your wellbeing is important to us. If you need to exclude yourself from Fat Pirate Casino, please contact our support team or use the self-exclusion tools in your account.