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Safer play

Responsible gaming at Ember Signal Cooperative

Gambling should be optional, affordable entertainment — never a way to fix money problems or cope with stress. This page explains how to keep play in control and where to find support if it starts to feel difficult.

Keeping gambling in perspective

Every casino game has a built-in house edge. That means that over time you are more likely to lose than win. If you choose to gamble, it should be with money you can comfortably afford to lose, with clear limits on both time and spend.

Set a budget before you play Decide a time limit and stick to it Don’t chase losses Never borrow to gamble

Signs gambling may be a problem

If you recognise several of these, it may be time to pause and seek support:

  • Spending more money or time gambling than you planned.
  • Chasing losses or believing a big win will “sort everything out”.
  • Hiding gambling from family or friends.
  • Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety or other problems.
  • Struggling to pay bills, debts or essentials because of gambling.

Tools from licensed operators

UK-licensed operators must provide safer-gambling tools. If you use any casino we mention, it’s a good idea to explore and use these features:

  • Deposit limits – cap how much you can put in over a set period.
  • Reality checks – on-screen reminders of how long you’ve been playing.
  • Time-outs – short breaks from gambling for a set number of days or weeks.
  • Self-exclusion – longer blocks that stop you using an account or group of brands.

Self-exclusion and blocking tools

If you feel you need a stronger barrier between you and gambling, there are additional tools that can help you block access across multiple sites or devices:

  • GAMSTOP – lets you self-exclude from online gambling companies licensed in Great Britain.
  • Blocking software – tools such as gambling-site blockers or device-level restrictions which can limit access to gambling content.

Ember Signal Cooperative does not provide counselling or clinical support. We are an information and signposting website only. If gambling is affecting your wellbeing, it’s important to speak to a specialist service as soon as you can.