Safer gambling
Responsible gaming for adults in Great Britain
Gambling should be a form of paid entertainment – not a way to solve money problems. This page
explains some simple ways to stay in control and where to find help if gambling is starting to
cause harm.
Keeping play under control
The operators featured on Celadon Paragon Studios are aimed at adults aged 18+ in Great Britain and
state that they are licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. Even with licensed operators, gambling
always carries risk.
Some simple habits can help keep play safer:
- Decide a fixed spend limit before you start playing and stick to it.
- Use time limits so sessions do not run longer than you planned.
- Only gamble with money you can afford to lose after essential bills.
- Never chase losses or try to win back money from previous sessions.
Warning signs to watch for
If you notice one or more of these signs, it may be time to stop and seek help:
- Spending more time or money on gambling than you wanted to.
- Feeling anxious, guilty or secretive about gambling.
- Using gambling to escape stress, arguments or money worries.
- Borrowing or using credit to fund deposits.
- Neglecting work, study, family or social life because of gambling.
Tools you can use on operator sites
UK-licensed operators must provide safer-gambling tools. On the sites we link to, look for options such as:
- Deposit limits – cap how much you can add to your account over a period.
- Loss limits or stake limits – restrict how much you can risk.
- Reality checks – reminders about how long you’ve been playing.
- Time-outs – short breaks from your account.
- Self-exclusion – block yourself from an operator for a longer period.
Gambling always involves risk. Only play if you are 18+ and can afford to lose the money you stake.
If it stops feeling fun, stop completely and get support.
Support in Great Britain
If gambling is causing harm
If gambling is having a negative impact on your life, finances or relationships, it is important
to speak to someone and take a break from gambling.
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National Gambling Helpline:
Call 0808 8020 133 – free, 24/7, confidential.
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BeGambleAware:
Visit
www.begambleaware.org
for advice, tools and support services.
Important: if you are worried about your gambling, stop playing now and
contact a recognised support service before you gamble again.
Celadon Paragon Studios cannot give medical, legal or financial advice and cannot intervene
in disputes between you and any operator.
Blocking access
GAMSTOP & device-level tools
If you feel you need a stronger barrier, you can register with GAMSTOP, which is a free
self-exclusion service for online gambling websites and apps licensed in Great Britain.
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Visit
www.gamstop.co.uk
to find out more and register.
- Choose a self-exclusion period that reflects how serious the problem feels.
- Use device-level blocking software as an additional layer if needed.
Protecting minors
Gambling sites are for adults aged 18+ only. If you share devices with children or teenagers:
- Keep login details and payment information secure and out of sight.
- Use parental control tools and content filters where available.
- Do not allow minors to watch you gamble or use your accounts.