Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At Leven Crafts, we're committed to promoting responsible gambling. Betting on Apple Pay casino sites should always be viewed as entertainment with money you can afford to lose—never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. If you find yourself gambling beyond your means, help is available.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to gamble in the United Kingdom. This is a legal requirement. We take this seriously and do not permit minors to access gambling services. If you are under 18, please do not proceed.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Recognise these common warning signs in yourself or others:
- Chasing Losses: Gambling more to try to recover money you've lost
- Hiding Gambling: Keeping your gambling activities secret from family or friends
- Loss of Control: Being unable to stop or reduce the amount you gamble
- Preoccupation: Constantly thinking about gambling or planning the next betting session
- Escalation: Needing to bet larger amounts to get the same excitement
- Financial Impact: Gambling with money needed for bills, rent, or other essentials
- Mood Changes: Becoming irritable or anxious when unable to gamble
- Relationship Strain: Gambling causing conflict with family, friends, or partners
- Borrowing Money: Taking loans or using credit to fund gambling
- Neglecting Responsibilities: Missing work, school, or other important obligations
If you recognise any of these signs, it's important to seek support immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Player Protections
Most reputable betting sites offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Restrict the maximum amount you can lose during a set timeframe
- Reality Checks: Receive regular pop-up reminders of how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
- Time Limits: Set automatic session timeouts to prevent excessive gambling
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently ban yourself from accessing gambling services
- Account Closure: Close your betting account if you wish to stop gambling entirely
Use these tools proactively. If you're struggling, activating self-exclusion across multiple operators can be highly effective.
Support Organisations & Resources
Professional help is available in your region. Please reach out to one of these trusted organisations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare: Free confidential support for problem gambling. www.gamcare.org.uk | Helpline: 0808 8020 133
- GamStop: National self-exclusion scheme across all licensed UK gambling operators. www.gamstop.co.uk
- Gamblers Anonymous: Peer support meetings and fellowship. www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
Other Regions
- 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 | Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
- Germany – Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung: Information and support resources available through official German health authorities
If you're outside the UK, contact your local gambling regulator or national health authority for region-specific support.
If You Need Help
Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Whether you're worried about your own gambling or someone else's, professional support is confidential, free, and available 24/7 in many cases.
Don't wait for the problem to worsen. Reach out to one of the organisations above today. Your wellbeing is more important than any bet.