Safer Gambling

The Basics of Safer Play

Think of casino play as a night out: you decide beforehand what it may cost and you go home when the money is spent. Games are built so that the casino keeps an edge over time, which means gambling can never be a reliable source of income. Villaspin and this website are for adults aged 18 and over only.

Practical habits that work for most players:

• Deposit only the amount you set aside for entertainment.
• Keep sessions short and step away after a big win or a losing streak.
• Do not raise stakes to recover losses.
• Never gamble on credit or with borrowed money.

Tools Described by Villaspin

Self-exclusion by email. Write to [email protected] and choose the length of the break. While it runs, the account is closed: no logins, no transactions and no promotions. When the period ends the account reopens, unless you ask for an extended or permanent block at least 24 hours in advance.

Limits on stakes. Stake amounts can be restricted, and every change to a limit only applies 24 hours after the most recent update.

Age verification. Players must be 18 or older. The operator can freeze an account and its funds until it has confirmed a player’s age.

Self-assessment questionnaire. The responsible gambling page includes seven questions that help you spot warning signs early.

Protection for children. Filtering tools such as NetNanny and Cyber Patrol stop minors from reaching gambling websites on a shared device.

Recognising Harm

Gambling may be causing harm if you think about it most of the day, need bigger stakes for the same excitement, miss work or family time because of it, or feel guilty after playing.

Where to Get Support