Responsible gambling

If you are worried about your gambling, or someone else's, free and confidential help is available now: call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133, any time.

Why this matters more here

Mad Casino is licensed in Curaçao. That means GAMSTOP does not apply to it. If you registered with GAMSTOP to stop gambling online, it will still block UK-licensed sites, but it will not block this one. If you are self-excluded, please do not open an account. The tools below can close that gap.

Blocks that work regardless of licence

• Gambling blocking software such as Gamban blocks thousands of gambling sites, including offshore casinos, across your devices.
• Bank gambling blocks. Most UK banks and card issuers let you block gambling transactions in their app, often with a cooling-off delay before the block can be lifted.
• Account tools. Set deposit, loss and session limits in the casino account before you play, and use the self-exclusion option if you need a break.

Warning signs

• Spending more time or money than you planned.
• Chasing losses or gambling to win back money.
• Borrowing, or using money meant for bills.
• Hiding gambling from people close to you.
• Feeling anxious or irritable when not gambling.

Where to get help

• GamCare: the National Gambling Helpline, 0808 8020 133, free, 24/7, plus online chat.
• BeGambleAware: advice, self-assessment and treatment referral.
• Gamblers Anonymous: peer support meetings across Britain.
• NHS gambling clinics: specialist treatment; your GP can refer you, or you can self-refer.

Keeping it in proportion

Treat gambling as paid entertainment. Decide a budget before you start, stop when it is gone, and never see cashback or bonuses as a reason to keep playing.

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