Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income

At Fog Lane Dental, we are committed to promoting responsible gambling practices. Gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, similar to going to the cinema or watching a sporting event. It should never be considered a way to earn money or solve financial problems.

Crypto casinos, like all forms of gambling, carry an element of risk. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and always maintain control over your gaming habits.

Age Verification

In the United Kingdom, you must be 18 years of age or older to gamble legally. This is the minimum legal age for all forms of gambling in GB.

If you are under 18, please do not access any gambling services. Underage gambling can lead to serious harm and is illegal.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognise any of the following signs in your own behaviour or that of someone you know, help is available:

• Chasing Losses: Continuing to gamble to recover money you've lost
• Hiding Gambling: Keeping gambling activities secret from family or friends
• Loss of Control: Unable to stick to limits you've set for yourself
• Gambling with Borrowed Money: Using loans, credit cards, or borrowed funds to gamble
• Neglecting Responsibilities: Gambling interferes with work, study, or family obligations
• Increased Frequency: Feeling the need to gamble more often or for longer periods
• Mood Changes: Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or depression
• Financial Difficulties: Experiencing money problems due to gambling
• Tolerance: Needing to gamble larger amounts to get the same excitement
• Failed Attempts to Stop: Unsuccessful efforts to cut down or quit gambling

Self-Help Tools & Player Protection Features

Most reputable online casinos offer a range of tools to help you maintain control:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit in a specified time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose during a gaming session
• Reality Checks: Receive pop-up reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
• Session Time Limits: Automatically log out after a set period of play
• Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from accessing your account for a period of time (typically between 6 months and 5 years)
• Account Cooling Off: Temporarily pause your account to take a break

We encourage all players to make active use of these tools as part of their responsible gaming practice.

Support Organisations

If you are struggling with gambling, confidential help is available from the following organisations:

United Kingdom

• GamCare – Free, confidential support and counselling for problem gambling
  www.gamcare.org.uk
  Telephone: 0808 8020 133 (freephone)
• GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling operators
  www.gamstop.co.uk
  Self-exclude from all licensed online operators in the UK
• Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support groups across the UK
  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
  National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
  www.bzga.de

If You Need Help

Remember: seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please reach out to one of the organisations listed above. All services are confidential and free to use.

Do not gamble if you cannot afford to lose, and never use gambling as a solution to financial or emotional problems. Support is always available.