Responsible Gaming

Introduction

At The Malt Shovel Cannington, we believe that gambling should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. It should never be viewed as a way to earn money, pay bills, or solve financial problems. Please gamble responsibly and only with money you can afford to lose.

Age Verification

We are committed to protecting minors. All players must be 18 years of age or older to use our platform. If you are under 18, please do not attempt to register or gamble. We verify age at registration and reserve the right to request additional documentation.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, it may indicate problem gambling:

• Gambling with money needed for essential expenses (rent, bills, food)
• Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
• Hiding gambling activity or lying to friends and family about gambling
• Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
• Neglecting work, education, or family responsibilities due to gambling
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed when not gambling
• Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
• Failed attempts to cut down or stop gambling
• Borrowing money to gamble
• Using gambling as an escape from problems or negative emotions

Self-Help Tools

We provide the following tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose within a specified period
• Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders about how long you have been playing and how much you have spent
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from accessing your account

You can access these tools through your account settings at any time.

Support and Resources

If you are experiencing problems with gambling, please reach out for help. The following organisations provide free, confidential support:

United Kingdom

• GamCare - Free counselling and support for problem gamblers
  Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
  Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free and confidential)
• GamStop - The National Self-Exclusion Scheme
  Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
  Allows you to self-exclude from all UK-licensed gambling operators
• Gamblers Anonymous - Peer support and 12-step programme
  Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk

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

Call to Action

If you believe you may have a gambling problem, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in asking for support. The organisations listed above are staffed by trained professionals who understand problem gambling and can provide confidential assistance.

Remember: It's never too late to reach out for help.