Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment

At The Tempest Arms, 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. Please gamble only with money you can afford to lose, and never gamble with money intended for essential expenses such as rent, bills, or food.

Age Verification

You must be 18 years of age or older (or the legal age of gambling in your jurisdiction) to use our website and participate in any gambling activities. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of age at any time. If you are under 18, please do not use this site.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Please be aware of these common warning signs that may indicate a gambling problem. If you recognize any of these patterns in your own behaviour, we urge you to seek help:

• Chasing Losses: Continuing to gamble to recover money you've lost
• Hiding Gambling Activity: Being secretive about the time or money spent gambling
• Loss of Control: Gambling longer or with more money than intended
• Neglecting Responsibilities: Gambling interfering with work, family, or education
• Using Gambling to Escape: Gambling to cope with stress, anxiety, or other negative emotions
• Gambling with Borrowed Money: Using loans or credit to fund gambling activities
• Failed Attempts to Quit: Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce or stop gambling
• Financial Problems: Experiencing debt, unpaid bills, or other financial difficulties due to gambling
• Mood Changes: Becoming irritable or anxious when unable to gamble

Self-Help Tools

Most responsible operators, including non-GamStop casinos, offer practical tools to help you maintain control of your gambling. These tools may include:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose over a given period
• Session Time Limits: Restrict the length of individual gambling sessions
• Reality Checks: Receive pop-up reminders during play to check how long you've been gambling
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from accessing gambling sites

Support Organizations

If you are struggling with gambling or suspect you may have a problem, help is available. Please reach out to one of the following support organizations:

United Kingdom

• GamCare — Free counselling and support for problem gamblers
  www.gamcare.org.uk
  Telephone: 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential, 24/7)
• GamStop — National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling in Great Britain
  www.gamstop.co.uk
  Allows you to self-exclude from all UK-licensed online gambling operators
• Gamblers Anonymous — Peer-support fellowship for those with gambling problems
  Telephone: 020 7384 3040

International Support Services

• 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
  National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
• Germany — Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
  Telefonberatung: 0800 1372700 (kostenfrei)

Our Commitment

The Tempest Arms is committed to promoting responsible gambling. We encourage all our customers to use the self-help tools available, set personal limits, and seek professional support if gambling begins to negatively impact their lives or finances.

If You Need Help

If you or someone you know is struggling with a gambling problem, please seek help immediately. Contact one of the organisations listed above — they are confidential, non-judgmental, and free to use.