Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At Fatpirate Casino, we believe that gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Like any entertainment activity, it should be enjoyed responsibly and within your means.
Please gamble only what you can afford to lose, and never use gambling as a source of income.
Age Verification
Gambling is only for adults. In the UK, you must be at least 18 years of age to gamble legally. If you are under 18, please do not attempt to access gambling services on this site or elsewhere.
Fatpirate Casino is committed to preventing underage gambling and uses age verification measures to protect young people.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can affect anyone. If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, please seek help:
- Constantly thinking about gambling or past gambling experiences
- Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
- Trying repeatedly to cut back or stop gambling without success
- Becoming anxious or irritable when trying to reduce gambling
- Gambling to escape problems or relieve stress
- Chasing losses by gambling more to win back money you've lost
- Lying to family, friends, or professionals about the extent of your gambling
- Risking important relationships, jobs, or education due to gambling
- Borrowing money or committing fraud to finance gambling
- Feeling a sense of desperation about your gambling habits
Self-Help Tools & Control Features
Fatpirate Casino and most reputable online casinos offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose in a given timeframe
- Reality Checks: Receive regular notifications reminding you how long you've been playing and how much you've wagered
- Time-Out: Take a voluntary break from gambling for a set period while your account remains active
- Self-Exclusion: Permanently or temporarily close your account and exclude yourself from all gambling services
For more information on how to access these tools on Fatpirate Casino, please contact our customer support team or visit your account settings.
Support Organizations
If you're struggling with gambling, professional help is available. The following organizations provide free, confidential support:
United Kingdom
- GamCare — Free counselling and support for problem gamblers and their families
www.gamcare.org.uk | Phone: 0808 8020 133 - GamStop — The National Self-Exclusion Scheme for Great Britain
www.gamstop.co.uk - Gamblers Anonymous — Self-help support groups
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
Other Countries
- 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 | 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) - Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
www.bzga.de
If You Need Help
If you believe you have a gambling problem, or if someone you care about does, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in asking for support — professional advisors are trained to help and provide confidential assistance.
Contact one of the organizations listed above, speak to your GP, or reach out to a trusted friend or family member. The sooner you seek help, the sooner you can take back control.
Remember: Help is available, and recovery is possible.