Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Fat Pirate Casino, we believe that gambling should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please gamble responsibly and within your means.
If you choose to gamble, set a budget you can afford to lose and stick to it. Remember that the odds always favour the house, and you should never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose.
Age Verification
It is illegal for anyone under 18 years of age to gamble in the UK. Fat Pirate Casino is committed to preventing underage gambling.
By accessing our site, you confirm that you are 18 years of age or older and meet all legal requirements to gamble in your jurisdiction.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can affect anyone. If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone else, please seek help immediately:
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to try to recover lost money
- Hiding gambling activity from friends, family, or partners
- Borrowing money or going into debt to gamble
- Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities due to gambling
- Feeling anxious, guilty, or depressed about your gambling
- Unsuccessful attempts to control, cut back, or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or relieve stress
- Gambling to the point where it affects your physical or mental health
- Friends or family expressing concern about your gambling habits
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gambling Features
Fat Pirate Casino provides tools to help you gamble responsibly:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose within a specific time period
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders of how long you have been playing and how much you have spent
- Time-Out: Take a break from gambling for a set period (hours to weeks)
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from accessing your account for a minimum of 6 months
To access these tools, contact our customer support team or visit your account settings. These features are available to all players.
Support Organisations & Help Resources
If you are struggling with problem gambling, free and confidential support is available. Please reach out to one of the following organisations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare: Free confidential support and counselling for problem gambling in England, Scotland, and Wales
www.gamcare.org.uk | Telephone: 0808 8020 133 - GamStop: The UK's national gambling self-exclusion scheme. Register to self-exclude from all online gambling operators at once
www.gamstop.co.uk - National Problem Gambling Clinic (NPGC): NHS specialist treatment service in London
Telephone: 0203 7469 090
Other Jurisdictions
- 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 | 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
- Germany – Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung: Information and resources on problem gambling (BZgA)
If You Need Help
If you are experiencing problem gambling, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in asking for support. Trained professionals are available to help you, and recovery is possible.
Don't wait until gambling becomes a serious problem. Contact one of the support organisations listed above today – they offer free, confidential, and non-judgmental help.
If you are in crisis or having thoughts of self-harm, please contact emergency services or a crisis helpline in your country immediately.