Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At cogs-sportives.co.uk, we believe that casino gaming should only ever be enjoyed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. It is important to understand that the odds in all casino games are designed in favour of the house, and there is no guaranteed way to win.
Please gamble responsibly and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
Gambling is only permitted for individuals aged 18 years or over in the United Kingdom. If you are under the legal age, you must not gamble or access gambling services. We take age verification seriously and conduct regular compliance checks.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Please be aware of the following warning signs that may indicate a gambling problem:
- Constantly thinking about gambling or past gambling experiences
- Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve the desired excitement
- Repeatedly trying to control, cut back, or stop gambling without success
- Feeling restless or irritable when attempting to reduce gambling
- Chasing losses by returning to gamble in an attempt to recover money lost
- Lying to family, friends, or therapists about the extent of gambling involvement
- Jeopardising or losing important relationships, jobs, or educational opportunities due to gambling
- Relying on others to provide money to relieve desperate financial situations caused by gambling
- Using gambling as a way to escape problems or cope with negative emotions
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone else, please seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools
Most reputable online casinos offer tools to help you manage your gambling. These include:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit over a specific period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose within a set timeframe
- Session Time Limits: Restrict the length of your gaming sessions
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders about how long you have been playing and how much you have wagered
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling for a period you choose
We encourage you to use these tools proactively to maintain control of your gambling habits.
Support Organizations
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, professional help is available. Below are trusted organisations offering free, confidential support:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free counselling, support, and information 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 online gambling in Great Britain
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Register yourself on the scheme to be excluded from all licensed online gambling operators - Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support meetings for problem gamblers
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free counselling and support services
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council – Information and resources on problem gambling
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling – Resources and referrals for problem gamblers
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 (confidential and free)
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – Federal Centre for Health Education providing gambling addiction support
Website: www.bzga.de
If You Need Help
Please reach out today if you are struggling with gambling. Seeking help is a sign of strength, and support is available 24/7 from trained professionals who understand problem gambling.
Visit one of the organisations listed above, call their helpline, or speak to a healthcare provider. You do not have to face this alone.
Remember: Gambling should be fun. If it stops being fun, it's time to seek help.