Responsible Gambling Policy
At Stay Casino , we are committed to promoting safe, responsible, and informed gambling practices. As an independent informational platform, we do not offer real-money gambling services. However, because we publish content about online casinos, gaming regulations, statistics, public-health studies, and industry insights, we recognise the importance of helping users engage with gambling safely and responsibly.
This Responsible Gambling Policy outlines the principles, tools, and resources that we recommend for maintaining control, reducing harm, and ensuring a safer gambling environment.
1. Our Mission
Our mission is to:
- Educate users about the risks associated with gambling
- Provide balanced, evidence-based information
- Promote harm-minimisation strategies
- Direct users to qualified support organisations
- Raise awareness about responsible gambling standards worldwide
We follow guidelines from leading public-health authorities, including:
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- World Health Organization — Addictive Behaviours Unit
- Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS)
- UK Gambling Commission (UKGC)
- National Council on Problem Gambling (USA)
- Gambling Research Australia
- European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) Safer Gambling Standards
2. What Is Responsible Gambling?
Responsible gambling refers to:
- Gambling for entertainment, not income
- Maintaining control over time and money spent
- Understanding risks and probabilities
- Avoiding chasing losses
- Recognising early signs of harm
- Using available protection tools
- Gambling only in legal, regulated environments
Responsible gambling does not mean “never losing”.
It means gambling in a way that does not negatively impact your life, health, or relationships.
3. Signs of Problem Gambling
The following behaviours can indicate potential harm:
- Spending more money or time than intended
- Trying to win back losses (“chasing”)
- Hiding gambling activities
- Borrowing money to gamble
- Feeling anxiety, guilt, or depression related to gambling
- Missing work, school, or personal commitments
- Loss of interest in hobbies or relationships
- Selling personal items to continue gambling
- Feeling unable to stop even when you want to
If you recognise these signs in yourself or someone else, professional help is recommended.
4. How to Gamble Responsibly
We encourage the following harm-minimisation practices:
4.1. Set Time and Money Limits
Before gambling, decide:
- How much time you will spend
- How much money you can afford to lose
Never exceed these limits.
4.2. Keep Gambling Recreational
Gambling should be entertainment — never a source of income.
4.3. Avoid Gambling Under Pressure
Do not gamble when:
- stressed
- depressed
- intoxicated
- anxious
- bored
4.4. Do Not Chase Losses
Losses are part of gambling.
Trying to win them back leads to more harm.
4.5. Monitor Your Behaviour
If gambling becomes more frequent or more expensive over time — stop and evaluate.
5. Age Restrictions
Stay Casino is intended for adults 18+, or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction.
We do not knowingly provide content to minors and require users to ensure compliance with local age laws.
6. Self-Exclusion Programs
If you feel gambling is impacting your well-being, self-exclusion programs allow you to block access to gambling operators for months or years.
Major self-exclusion systems include:
- GAMSTOP (UK)
- BetStop (Australia National Self-Exclusion Register)
- Spelpaus (Sweden)
- ROFUS (Denmark)
- Self-Exclusion Programmes in Canada (provincial)
7. Gambling Blocking Tools
These tools block gambling websites, ads, and apps:
- Gamban — gambling site blocking
- BetBlocker — free blocking software
- GamBan for Android/iOS
- Net Nanny
- Freedom App
- Cold Turkey Blocker
These are effective for those who want additional protection.
8. Financial Protection Tools
To prevent overspending, users may use:
- Bank card gambling blocks (Monzo, Revolut, HSBC)
- Daily/weekly spend limits
- Transaction monitoring
- Expense-tracking apps (YNAB, PocketGuard, Mint)
9. Mental Health Support
If gambling is affecting mental health, these organisations can help:
- National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) — USA
- Gambling Help Online — Australia
- GamCare — UK
- Lifeline (Crisis Support) — Australia
- Mind UK (Mental Health)
10. Our Editorial Commitment
As an informational platform, we commit to:
- Publishing fact-checked, unbiased content
- Not encouraging harmful gambling behaviour
- Not promoting illegal or unlicensed operators
- Including harm-minimisation messages in casino reviews
- Using reliable sources from governments, universities, and regulators
Our team consults work from:
- Gambling Research Australia
- Australian Institute of Family Studies
- University of Sydney Gambling Research Group
- The Lancet Public Health
- Centre for Gambling Research at ANU
- UK Gambling Commission (Safer Gambling Standards)
11. Disclaimer
Stay Casino does not:
- provide gambling services
- process bets, deposits, or withdrawals
- assume responsibility for user gambling behaviour
- guarantee accuracy of third-party casino information
- replace professional counselling
All decisions made after reading our content are your sole responsibility.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Responsible Gambling Policy or need assistance, contact us:
