Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
We are committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Gambling should be enjoyed as entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. If you find yourself gambling more than you can afford to lose, or if gambling is affecting your life negatively, please seek help immediately.
Age Verification
All players must be at least 18 years of age or the legal gambling age in the Republic of Ireland, whichever is higher, to use our services. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of age at any time. If you are under the legal age, you must not gamble on our site.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do you recognise any of the following warning signs in your behaviour?
- Chasing losses by gambling more money to recover what you've lost
- Gambling with money intended for essential expenses (rent, bills, food)
- Hiding your gambling activities or lying about the amount you gamble
- Neglecting family, work, or social commitments due to gambling
- Feeling anxious or irritable when unable to gamble
- Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money for the same excitement
- Borrowing money or getting into debt to fund gambling
- Failed attempts to cut down or stop gambling
- Using gambling as an escape from stress, anxiety, or depression
- Experiencing relationship problems because of your gambling
If you have ticked any of these boxes, please reach out for support.
Self-Help Tools & Limits
We provide several tools to help you maintain control over your gambling:
- 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 in a specified time period
- Reality Checks: Receive reminders of how long you have been playing and how much you have spent
- Time-Out/Cool-Off Period: Take a break from gambling for a set period (hours, days, or weeks)
- Self-Exclusion: Permanently or temporarily exclude yourself from our platform. Self-exclusion can also be registered across multiple licensed Irish operators through the National Self-Exclusion Register
To access these tools, please visit your account settings or contact our customer support team.
Support Organisations in Ireland & the UK
If you are struggling with gambling, help is available. Please contact one of the following organisations:
Ireland
- Problem Gambling Ireland - Counselling and support services for those affected by problem gambling
Website: www.problemgambling.ie
Phone: 089 241 5401 - Gamblers Anonymous Ireland - Free peer support group meetings
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.ie
United Kingdom (Also Accessible from IE)
- GamCare - Free counselling and support for problem gambling
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free confidential helpline) - GamStop - National Self-Exclusion Scheme for online gambling
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Self-exclude across all licensed UK operators
International Support
- Gambling Therapy - Free online counselling and support
Website: www.gamblingtherapy.org
Need Help?
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, please reach out for help today. There is no shame in seeking support — problem gambling is a treatable issue, and professional help is available.
Contact one of the organisations listed above, speak with a trusted friend or family member, or reach out to your GP who can provide referrals to specialist services.
Remember: Gambling should only ever be entertainment. If it stops being fun, it's time to seek help.
TheIrishTimesToday.com is committed to responsible gaming. We support the National Self-Exclusion Register and comply with all Irish and UK gambling regulations. This information is provided for harm reduction purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.