Responsible Gaming

Gaming Should Be Entertainment

At Howzat Music Festival, we believe that casino gaming should be enjoyed as entertainment only. It should never be viewed as a way to make money or solve financial problems. We encourage all players to gamble responsibly and within their means.

Age Verification

You must be 18 years of age or older to gamble in the United Kingdom. We are committed to preventing underage gambling. All players are required to verify their age during registration. If you are under 18, please do not attempt to access our affiliated casino partners.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Do you recognise any of these warning signs in your gambling behaviour? If so, please seek help immediately.

• Chasing losses by gambling with more money to recover what you've lost
• Hiding or lying about the amount of time or money you spend gambling
• Feeling the need to gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
• Being unable to cut down or control your gambling despite wanting to
• Gambling as an escape from problems, stress, or negative emotions
• Neglecting family, work, education, or hobbies because of gambling
• Borrowing money or getting into debt to fund gambling
• Experiencing mood swings related to gambling wins and losses
• Losing relationships due to gambling behaviour
• Feeling anxious or irritable when unable to gamble

Responsible Gaming Tools

Most reputable UK casinos offer built-in tools to help you maintain control. These include:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose
• Reality Checks: Receive periodic notifications to check how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
• Session Limits: Set automatic time limits for your gaming sessions
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from a casino or multiple casinos
• Account Restrictions: Limit access to certain games or betting types

We strongly encourage you to use these tools to maintain healthy gambling habits.

Get Help — Support Organizations

If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, professional support is available. Below are organisations offering free, confidential help:

United Kingdom

• GamCare: Free counselling and support for problem gamblers and their families.
  Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
  Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free and confidential)
• GamStop: The National Self-Exclusion Scheme for online gambling in Great Britain.
  Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
  Allows you to self-exclude from all GamStop-registered operators for up to 5 years.
• Gamblers Anonymous: Peer support meetings across the UK.
  Website: www.gamblersanonymous.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
  National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
  www.bzga.de

Need Help?

If you think you may have a gambling problem, please reach out for support today. Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7. Speaking to someone doesn't mean you've failed — it means you're taking control of your life.

Remember: you don't have to face this alone. Support is just a phone call or click away.