Responsible Gaming
Our Commitment to Safe Gaming
At Woking Lions Club, we are committed to promoting responsible gaming. Gambling should be viewed as entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. We encourage all our visitors to play responsibly and within their means.
Age Verification
Players must be 18 years of age or older to access gambling services in the United Kingdom. By accessing our site, you confirm that you meet the legal age requirement. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of identity at any time.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following behaviours in yourself or someone else, it may be a sign of problem gambling:
- Spending more money or time gambling than intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Hiding gambling activity or lying about gambling habits
- Feeling anxious or irritable when not gambling
- Neglecting family, work, or personal responsibilities due to gambling
- Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or other difficult emotions
- Borrowing money or accumulating debt to fund gambling
- Failed attempts to cut down or stop gambling
- Experiencing relationship problems related to gambling
Self-Help Tools
Most reputable gambling operators offer tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to spend within a specific timeframe
- Loss Limits: Cap the amount of money you're prepared to lose
- Reality Checks: Receive pop-up reminders of how long you've been playing and money spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling platforms
- Time Limits: Set a maximum duration for your gaming sessions
Contact your gambling operator to activate any of these tools.
Support Organizations
If you're concerned about your gambling or the gambling of someone you know, help is available:
United Kingdom
- GamCare: Free, confidential support and counselling service
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) - GamStop: The UK's national gambling self-exclusion scheme
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Register yourself across all participating UK gambling operators - Gamblers Anonymous: Peer support meetings
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk - Citizens Advice: Practical support with debt and financial problems
Website: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
International Support
- 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 - www.bzga.de
Take Action Today
If you have concerns about your gambling, please reach out for help immediately. Problem gambling is treatable, and support is available. Speaking to someone is the first step towards regaining control.
Remember: gambling should be fun and entertaining. If it's causing you stress, financial hardship, or affecting your relationships, it's time to seek support.
Last updated: 2026