1) Keep in control

2) Whilst the majority of people do gamble within their means for some it can get seriously out of control. In order to help you keep control Casino Focus would like you to remember the following.

3) Gambling should be entertaining and not seen as a way of making money.

4) Only gamble what you can afford to lose.

5) Keep check on the time and amount of money you spend gambling.

6) Avoid chasing losses.

If you need to talk to someone about problem gambling then contact GamCare at their website or the Gamcare Helpline on 0845 6000 133

Do You Have or Anyone You Know Have a Gambling Problem ?

Ask yourself these questions:
When gambling and you run out of money, do you feel upset, lost or in despair, and feel the need to gamble again as soon as possible?
Do you gamble until your last pound or penny has gone?
Have you ever lied to cover up the amount of money or time you have gambled?
Have others ever criticised your gambling?
Have you lied, stolen or borrowed just to get money to gamble or to pay gambling debts?
Are you reluctant to spend 'gambling money' on anything else?
Have you lost interest in your family, friends or other interests?
Do you stay away from work, college or school to gamble?
Do you gamble to escape from an unhappy or boring life?
After losing, do you feel you must play again to try and win back your losses?
Do arguments or disappointments make you want to gamble?
Do you feel depressed or even suicidal because of your gambling?
Do you find yourself anticipating "payday" to get your hands on money to gamble with?
The more you answer 'yes' to the above questions, the more likely you or someone you know has a gambling problem.Contact the Gamcare Helpline on 0845 6000 133.

If your children have access to the computer you use to gamble online at, take care to keep your account number, username and/or PIN password confidential. Some casino software will store your login details for easy access, this is just a click of the mouse away, do not keep this information within the casino, always leave the password area blank to prevent your children automatically logging in to your casino account.