Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At Flamstead's Dry Cleaning, we believe gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. It is important to gamble only with money you can afford to lose and to never chase losses. If you find yourself struggling with gambling, support is available.
Age Verification
All gambling activities are strictly for persons aged 18 years and over or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction. We are committed to preventing underage gambling and reserve the right to request proof of age at any time. If you are under 18, please do not use our services.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, it may indicate a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to try to win back lost money
- Gambling with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
- Hiding gambling activity or lying about the amount of time and money spent
- Feeling anxious or irritable when unable to gamble
- Neglecting work, education, family, or social responsibilities due to gambling
- Using gambling to cope with negative emotions such as stress, anxiety, or depression
- Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
- Experiencing financial difficulties as a result of gambling
- Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling
- Spending significantly more time and money on gambling than intended
Self-Help Tools
Most online betting platforms and casinos offer responsible gaming tools to help you maintain control. These include:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose during a session or time period
- Stake Limits: Restrict the maximum bet amount per wager
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders of how long you have been gambling and how much you have wagered
- Session Time Limits: Set automatic session timeouts to prevent extended periods of gambling
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently ban yourself from accessing gambling platforms
We encourage you to use these tools if you feel your gambling may be getting out of control.
Support Organizations
If you are struggling with gambling, a wide range of free, confidential support services are available:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free support, counseling, and advice for problem gamblers and their families
www.gamcare.org.uk | Telephone: 0808 8020 133 (free and confidential) - GamStop – The National Self-Exclusion Scheme for online gambling in Great Britain
www.gamstop.co.uk - Gamblers Anonymous – Free peer support and 12-step recovery program
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
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) – www.bzga.de
Seek Help Today
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please reach out to one of the support organizations listed above. Help is available, and recovery is possible. You do not have to face this alone.
Remember: Gambling should be fun. If it's not, it's time to seek help.