Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At Shire Meadows, we believe gambling should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. It is never a reliable way to earn money or solve financial problems. Casino games are designed with a house edge, meaning the odds always favour the operator in the long term.
Only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and never view it as an investment or income source.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to gamble legally in the United Kingdom. This is a legal requirement designed to protect young people from the risks of gambling.
If you are under 18, or if you are accessing this site from a jurisdiction where the legal gambling age differs, you must not proceed.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, support is available:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Being unable to cut back or stop gambling
- Hiding gambling activity or lying about the amount of time/money spent
- Gambling to escape problems, stress, anxiety, or low mood
- Neglecting family, work, education, or personal responsibilities
- Borrowing money or getting into debt to fund gambling
- Experiencing relationship problems due to gambling
- Feeling irritable or anxious when trying to reduce gambling
- Failed attempts to control, cut back, or stop gambling
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gaming Features
Reputable online casinos offer tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit over a specified period (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose before you must stop playing
- Reality Checks: Receive reminders about how long you have been playing and how much you have spent
- Time Limits: Set session time limits to manage your playing time
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from an operator's platform for a set period
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop gambling entirely
Always use these tools proactively. They are designed to support your responsible gambling habits.
Support & Counselling Services
If you are struggling with gambling, professional help is available. The following organisations provide free, confidential support:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free counselling and support for problem gambling
www.gamcare.org.uk
Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential) - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme covering all UK-licensed operators
www.gamstop.co.uk
Register yourself to be excluded from all participating operators - Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support groups and 12-step programme
Phone: 07966 192 188
International Support Services
- 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)
Telephone Counselling: 0800 1 372 374
Take Action Today
If you suspect you may have a gambling problem, reach out for help immediately. There is no shame in asking for support – problem gambling is a recognised condition, and recovery is possible.
Contact GamCare on 0808 8020 133 or visit www.gamcare.org.uk to speak with a counsellor.
Your wellbeing is more important than any bet. Help is always available.
This page provides general responsible gaming information. Shire Meadows does not provide gambling services within the United Kingdom. This information is for educational purposes only. Always gamble legally and within your means.