Responsible Gaming
Our Commitment to Safe Gaming
At theoghamstoneul.com, we are committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Online casino gaming should be enjoyed as entertainment only, never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. We encourage all our players to gamble within their means and to seek help if gambling becomes a concern.
Age Verification
In Ireland, you must be at least 18 years of age to play at our casino. We take age verification seriously and conduct rigorous checks to ensure only eligible players access our platform. If you are under 18, or under the legal age in your jurisdiction, you must not use our services.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Gambling can become problematic. Please be aware of these warning signs:
- Chasing losses: Trying to win back money you've lost by gambling more
- Hiding your gambling: Keeping your gambling activities secret from family or friends
- Spending more time and money: Gradually increasing the amount of time and money spent gambling
- Neglecting responsibilities: Missing work, school, or family commitments due to gambling
- Borrowing money: Taking loans or using credit to fund gambling activities
- Loss of control: Being unable to stick to predetermined limits
- Mood changes: Becoming irritable or anxious when unable to gamble
- Failed attempts to quit: Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce gambling activity
- Using gambling to escape: Gambling to cope with stress, anxiety, or other emotional problems
If you recognize any of these signs in yourself or someone you know, please seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Features
We provide tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose during a session or timeframe
- Session Time Limits: Automatically log you out after a set period of gameplay
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic notifications during play showing your current balance and time spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from our platform
For assistance setting up any of these tools, please contact our customer support team.
Support & Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Please contact the following organizations:
Ireland & UK
- Problem Gambling Ireland: Provides counseling and support services across Ireland. www.problemgambling.ie
- GamCare: Free and confidential support for problem gambling. www.gamcare.org.uk
- GamStop: Free national self-exclusion scheme for online gambling. www.gamstop.co.uk
- Gamblers Anonymous: Support group meetings and resources. www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
International Resources
- Australia: Gambling Help Online - www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
- Canada: Responsible Gambling Council - www.responsiblegambling.org
- United States: National Council on Problem Gambling - www.ncpgambling.org
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung - www.bzga.de
Take Action Today
If you think you may have a gambling problem, please seek help immediately. Problem gambling is treatable, and support is available. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness. Contact one of the organizations listed above or speak with a healthcare professional.
For more information about our responsible gaming policies, please review our Terms and Conditions or contact our customer support team at support@theoghamstoneul.com.