Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income

At Luscious Lucy Cornwall, we believe that gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, similar to going to the cinema or visiting a theme park. It should never be considered a way to make money or solve financial problems. Betting sites offer games of chance where the odds always favour the house in the long term. Only ever gamble with money you can afford to lose.

Age Verification

All gambling operators in the UK are legally required to ensure players are at least 18 years of age or older. It is illegal for anyone under 18 to participate in online gambling. We are committed to protecting young people and verifying the age of all our users before they can access betting services.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognise any of the following signs in your own behaviour, you may be developing a gambling problem:

• Chasing losses by gambling more to try to recover money you've lost
• Hiding your gambling activities or lying about how much you gamble
• Spending more time and money on gambling than you intended
• Neglecting family, work, education, or other hobbies due to gambling
• Using gambling as a way to escape problems or cope with difficult emotions
• Borrowing money or getting into debt to fund gambling
• Feeling irritable or anxious when you try to reduce or stop gambling
• Experiencing financial difficulties as a result of gambling
• Friends or family expressing concern about your gambling

Self-Help Tools & Safer Gambling Features

Responsible betting operators provide tools to help you stay in control. These include:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount of money you can deposit within a chosen time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose over a specific timeframe
• Reality Checks: Receive regular pop-up reminders of how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling for a period you choose
• Session Time Limits: Set automatic breaks during your gambling session
• Account Closure: Close your account entirely if you wish to stop gambling

Make use of these tools—they are designed to protect you and help you gamble responsibly.

Support Organisations & Help Resources

If you're struggling with gambling or believe you may have a problem, please reach out to one of these organisations:

United Kingdom

• GamCare: Free counselling and support for problem gamblers and their families. www.gamcare.org.uk
• GamStop: The National Self-Exclusion Scheme allowing you to self-exclude from all UK-regulated gambling operators. www.gamstop.co.uk
• National Problem Gambling Clinic (NHS): Specialist NHS treatment for gambling disorder. Contact through your GP or call 020 7188 8200

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
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – Helpline: 0800 1 372 374 (free and confidential)

If You Need Help, Please Reach Out

There is no shame in asking for help if gambling is causing you problems. Problem gambling is a recognised condition, and support is available. Whether you're struggling financially, emotionally, or your relationships are being affected, trained professionals are ready to help you.

If you have a gambling problem, please contact GamCare or GamStop immediately. You don't have to face this alone.