Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Fun, Not a Financial Solution
At The Olive Awards, we believe online slots and casino games should be enjoyed as entertainment only. Gambling should never be viewed as a way to make money, pay bills, or solve financial problems. We encourage all players to gamble responsibly and within their means.
If you're playing online slots, remember that all games are based on chance, and the house always has a mathematical advantage. Only gamble what you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
Online gambling in the United Kingdom is only legal for individuals aged 18 years or older. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet this legal requirement before registering with any casino operator.
All reputable UK gambling sites must verify your age during the registration process. If you are under 18, do not attempt to open an account or gamble online.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. Be aware of these warning signs:
- Chasing losses: Trying to win back money you've lost by gambling more
- Hiding gambling activity: Keeping your gambling secret from family or friends
- Spending more time gambling: Gambling taking up more of your free time than intended
- Spending more money: Needing to gamble with larger amounts to feel the same excitement
- Neglecting responsibilities: Missing work, school, or family commitments due to gambling
- Borrowing to gamble: Using credit cards, loans, or borrowed money to fund gambling
- Mood changes: Becoming irritable or anxious when unable to gamble
- Loss of control: Inability to stick to predetermined spending limits
- Failed attempts to stop: Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce or quit gambling
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone else, help is available.
Self-Help Tools & Protective Measures
Most UK-licensed casinos offer tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to deposit within a day, week, or month
- Loss Limits: Cap the amount of money you're willing to lose in a set timeframe
- Reality Checks: Enable pop-up reminders during your gaming sessions to check how long you've been playing
- Session Time Limits: Automatically close your account after a set period of play
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from a casino or use multi-operator schemes
- Account Closure: Request permanent closure of your account if you wish to stop gambling entirely
Use these tools proactively to maintain healthy gambling habits.
Support & Helpline Resources
If you're struggling with gambling or suspect you may have a problem, confidential support is available:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free counselling and support for problem gambling
www.gamcare.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (Free, confidential, 24/7) - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme covering all UK-licensed operators
www.gamstop.co.uk
Register for multi-operator self-exclusion in minutes - Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support groups across the UK
Helpline: 0800 088 6800
International Support
- 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 (BZgA)
www.bzga.de
All support services listed are independent, confidential, and free to access.
If You Need Help
If you're experiencing problems with gambling, please reach out today. Speaking to someone is the first step towards recovery, and support is always available, no matter how serious the situation may feel.
Whether you're in the UK or elsewhere, the organisations listed above provide free, confidential support. Remember: problem gambling is treatable, and you don't have to face it alone.
The Olive Awards is committed to promoting responsible gaming. We support only licensed and regulated operators that prioritise player safety and wellbeing.