Responsible Gambling

Instant Casino is dedicated to providing a secure and enjoyable online gaming environment. We believe that gambling should be a form of entertainment, not a source of financial or personal distress. Our commitment to safer gambling is fundamental to our operations and extends to every aspect of the Instant Casino experience. We adhere strictly to the regulations set forth by our licensing authority, implementing policies and tools designed to protect our players. This page outlines the measures we have in place and provides information to help you maintain control over your gaming activity. We encourage all players to familiarise themselves with these resources and to gamble responsibly.

It is important to be aware of the potential risks associated with gambling and to recognise the signs that gambling may be becoming a problem. While most people gamble for entertainment and can stop at any time, some may develop unhealthy patterns. Instant Casino encourages self-awareness and provides information to help you identify if your gambling habits are shifting from recreational to problematic. Look out for these indicators:

• Spending more money or time on gambling than you can afford.
• Feeling a need to be secretive about your gambling activities.
• Chasing losses, trying to win back money you have lost.
• Neglecting responsibilities at work, school, or home due to gambling.
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling.
• Experiencing mood swings, irritability, or anxiety related to gambling.
• Lying to family or friends about the extent of your gambling.
• Feeling guilt or remorse after gambling.

If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone you know, it is important to seek help. Instant Casino provides tools and resources to assist you in managing your play.

Maintaining control over your gambling ensures it remains a fun and harmless activity. Instant Casino promotes several practices to help you keep your gaming experience positive:

• Set a budget: Decide how much money you can comfortably afford to lose before you start playing, and stick to it. Never gamble with money intended for essential expenses.
• Set a time limit: Determine how much time you will spend gambling and adhere to that limit. Breaks are important.
• Do not chase losses: Accept that losses are part of gambling. Trying to win back lost money often leads to further losses.
• Gamble for entertainment, not income: Gambling should be seen as a leisure activity, not a way to make money.
• Avoid gambling when stressed or upset: Emotional states can impair judgment and lead to impulsive decisions.
• Balance gambling with other activities: Ensure gambling does not become your sole form of entertainment.

Instant Casino offers various tools to assist you in managing these aspects of your play.

Instant Casino provides you with the ability to set limits on your gambling activity. These tools are designed to help you manage your spending and time effectively. You can access these features within your account settings:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount of money you can deposit into your Instant Casino account over a specific period (daily, weekly, or monthly). Once this limit is reached, you will be unable to deposit further funds until the period resets.
• Loss Limits: Define a maximum amount of money you are willing to lose over a set period (daily, weekly, or monthly). If your net losses reach this threshold, you will be prevented from placing further bets until the period concludes.
• Wager Limits: Control the total amount you can stake over a defined period (daily, weekly, or monthly). This helps manage the overall volume of your betting activity.

You can adjust these limits at any time. Any request to increase a limit will typically take 24 hours to become effective, allowing for a cooling-off period. Requests to decrease a limit are usually applied immediately. These measures are in place to give you greater control over your gaming budget at Instant Casino.

If you feel you need a short break from gambling, Instant Casino offers "Time-Out" or "Cool-Off" periods. This feature allows you to temporarily restrict access to your account for a defined duration. During a Time-Out, you will not be able to log in, deposit, or place any bets. This provides an opportunity to step away and reflect on your gambling habits without the temptation to play. You can choose from various durations, typically ranging from 24 hours to several weeks. Once the selected period expires, your account will automatically reactivate. To initiate a Time-Out, please visit the Responsible Gaming section within your Instant Casino account settings.

For players who require a more extended break from gambling, Instant Casino offers self-exclusion. This is a voluntary and more formal commitment to stop gambling for a significant period. When you self-exclude, your account will be closed for the chosen duration, and you will be prevented from accessing any Instant Casino services. We will also take reasonable steps to prevent you from opening new accounts. Self-exclusion periods typically range from six months to five years, or even permanently. During a self-exclusion, you will not receive any marketing communications from Instant Casino. To request self-exclusion, please contact our customer support team, who will guide you through the process. Once a self-exclusion is activated, it cannot be reversed until the chosen period has fully elapsed.

Instant Casino is strictly committed to preventing underage gambling. Our services are intended solely for individuals who are 18 years of age or older, or the legal age of majority in their jurisdiction, whichever is higher. We employ robust age verification procedures during the registration process to ensure that no minors can open an account or participate in any gaming activities. We may request documentation to verify a player's age, and accounts will be suspended if age cannot be confirmed. We also encourage parents and guardians to take proactive steps to protect minors, such as installing internet filtering software and monitoring their children's online activity. It is a criminal offense for anyone under the legal age to gamble, and Instant Casino takes this responsibility very seriously.

To help you stay aware of the time you spend gambling, Instant Casino provides "Reality Checks" and "Session Reminders." A Reality Check is a pop-up notification that appears at predefined intervals during your gaming session. This reminder will inform you of the elapsed time since you started playing and may also display your session's net winnings or losses. This feature is designed to prompt you to take a break or consider ending your session. You can typically set the frequency of these reminders within your account settings. This tool is part of our commitment to promoting responsible play and ensuring you remain conscious of your gaming duration.

Understanding your gambling habits is the first step towards responsible play. Instant Casino encourages you to regularly take a self-assessment to evaluate your relationship with gambling. A self-assessment typically involves answering a series of questions about your gambling behaviour, thoughts, and feelings. These questions are designed to help you identify if your gambling is becoming problematic. While Instant Casino does not provide medical diagnoses, completing a self-assessment can offer valuable insights and indicate whether you should consider seeking professional help. You can usually find links to reputable self-assessment tools within the Responsible Gaming section of our website or through external support organisations. Being honest with yourself during this process is crucial for an accurate understanding of your situation.

If gambling stops being fun, free and confidential help is available. These organisations are independent of this site and of any operator:

International support (any country)

• Gambling Therapy (free global online support in 30+ languages)
• GamCare, National Gambling Helpline · Helpline: 0808 8020 133
• Gamblers Anonymous (international 12-step fellowship, find local meetings)