Responsible Gambling

Our Commitment

NovaSpin Guide is committed to promoting responsible gambling. Gambling should be an enjoyable form of entertainment — not a way to make money or to escape from problems. We provide information and resources to help players stay in control.

Who Should Not Gamble

Gambling is not suitable for everyone. You should not gamble if:

  • You are under 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction).
  • Gambling is illegal in your country or region.
  • You are in financial difficulty or gambling with money you cannot afford to lose.
  • You are using gambling to escape stress, depression, or other personal problems.
  • You have a history of problem gambling or addiction.

Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can affect anyone. Warning signs include:

  • Spending more time or money on gambling than you intended.
  • Chasing losses — continuing to gamble in order to win back money you have lost.
  • Gambling with money set aside for essential expenses such as rent, bills, or food.
  • Hiding your gambling from family or friends.
  • Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling.
  • Gambling affecting your work, relationships, or mental health.

Responsible Gambling Tools

Regulated online casinos are required to provide tools to help players stay in control. When choosing a casino, look for the following features:

  • Deposit limits: Set daily, weekly, or monthly caps on how much you deposit.
  • Session limits: Limit the length of individual gambling sessions.
  • Reality checks: On-screen prompts that remind you how long you have been playing.
  • Cooling-off periods: Temporarily pause your account for a set period.
  • Self-exclusion: Block yourself from gambling on one or multiple platforms for a minimum period, typically six months to five years.

Getting Help

If you are concerned about your gambling, or the gambling of someone you know, help is available. The following organisations offer free, confidential support:

  • BeGambleAware — national helpline, live chat, and online resources for anyone affected by gambling harms.
  • GamCare — counselling, forums, and a 24-hour helpline (UK): 0808 8020 133.
  • GamStop — free UK-wide self-exclusion scheme covering thousands of licensed gambling websites.
  • Gamblers Anonymous — peer support groups based on a 12-step programme, available in many countries.
  • National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) — resources and a helpline for players in the United States: 1-800-522-4700.
  • Gordon Moody — residential and online treatment programmes for severe gambling addiction.

Our Approach to Reviews

As part of our casino ratings, we assess each operator's responsible gambling programme. Casinos that lack adequate player protection tools receive lower scores. We believe operators have a duty of care to their customers and we hold them to that standard.

Parental Controls

If children have access to the device you use for browsing, we strongly recommend enabling parental controls to prevent underage access to gambling-related content. Software such as Gamban or Net Nanny can block gambling websites across all devices.

Last updated: 2026