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Safer Gambling

For the majority of visitors, a trip to the casino is a highly entertaining experience. The thrill of risk, along with the potential to win or lose, is a core part of what makes it exciting. However, as with any activity involving financial risk, maintaining control is crucial.

For a small percentage of players, gambling can develop into a serious problem. The urge to constantly test your luck or chase the high of an initial win can become overwhelming. When gambling stops being a fun, social activity and you lose control, it ceases to be entertainment.

If you find yourself immediately gambling away your winnings, or desperately continuing to play after a loss in the belief that a massive payout is imminent, you need to evaluate your habits. If gaming consumes your daily thoughts, if you cannot stop until your funds are entirely depleted, or if your gambling has damaged your relationships, career, or personal finances, the following information can help.

How to Maintain Control

At Coral Island Casino, player safety is a priority. We are committed to helping our guests stay in control. Here are several practical steps you can take to keep your gaming experience enjoyable and secure:

  • Set a strict budget: Gamble strictly with disposable income that you can comfortably afford to lose, and never exceed that limit.

  • Watch the clock: Establish a firm time limit for your gaming sessions before you start.

  • Step away: Take frequent breaks. Leave the session to get some fresh air, grab a bite to eat, or simply clear your head.

  • Manage your funds: If you utilize the Casino Cash Desk, establish a realistic, affordable limit for yourself in advance.

  • Utilize limits: Make use of any available player-control tools.

  • Accept your losses: Never attempt to chase your losses to win back money.

Is Gambling Having a Negative Impact on Your Life?

Ask yourself the following questions to help identify if gambling is becoming an unhealthy habit for you:

  1. Have your gambling habits jeopardized a significant relationship, your job, or your career?

  2. Do you use gaming as an emotional escape from stress, problems, or negative feelings?

  3. Do you constantly dwell on past gambling experiences or plot ways to secure more funds to play?

  4. Have you ever lied and claimed you were winning when you were actually losing money?

  5. When your gambling budget runs out, do you feel an overwhelming sense of despair and an urgent need to play again immediately?

  6. Do you gamble until every penny is gone, including money needed for essentials like food, rent, or transport home?

  7. Have you resorted to borrowing, stealing, or lying to fund your gambling?

  8. Do you aggressively chase your losses or quickly return to the casino after a losing streak?

  9. Do you feel hesitant to spend your money on normal, everyday expenses?

  10. Has gambling put you into debt?

  11. Do you actively hide the true extent of your gambling from your family and friends?

  12. Do feelings of frustration, disappointment, or an argument trigger an urge to gamble?

  13. Have you ever experienced suicidal thoughts as a direct result of gambling-related problems?

If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, there is a strong possibility that gambling has become an issue for you. It is highly recommended that you speak to someone about this.

You can also take the confidential GamTest self-assessment online at: www.gamcare.org.uk/

Taking Back Control

The first step is being completely honest with yourself and your loved ones about your concerns. Acknowledging the problem and seeking assistance is vital to protecting yourself and those around you from further harm. Consider taking the following steps to address your gambling habits:

  • Call for support: Contact the National Gambling Helpline for professional advice and guidance.

  • Open up: Confide in someone you trust, such as a close friend, family member, or a licensed counselor.

  • Relinquish access: Hand over control of your finances to a trusted individual for a predetermined period.

  • Speak to us: Talk privately with our Casino Duty Manager. Our management team is fully trained in safer gambling practices, will handle your situation with strict confidentiality, and can help you initiate a self-exclusion period from the casino.

  • Self-exclude nationally: We participate in both local and national self-exclusion programs, including the SENSE scheme, which blocks your entry to any casino across the UK. Speak with our management team to discuss this option, or visit https://www.senseselfexclusion.com/ to learn more.

Seeking Professional Help and Advice

SENSE – National Casino Self-Exclusion The SENSE program allows individuals experiencing gambling harm to voluntarily exclude themselves from all licensed land-based casinos throughout Great Britain. For further details on how to enroll, please visit: https://www.senseselfexclusion.com/

BISES – National Bingo Self-Exclusion Similar to SENSE, the BISES scheme allows individuals to exclude themselves from all licensed land-based Bingo halls across the UK. To learn more about this process, visit: https://bingo-association.co.uk/self-exclusion/

GamCare & The National Gambling Helpline GamCare runs the National Gambling Helpline, providing confidential support, advice, and information to anyone affected by gambling issues in Great Britain. Advisors are available 24 hours a day, every day. They provide a safe, non-judgmental, and entirely confidential space to talk.

GambleAware GambleAware provides free, strictly confidential support and resources for anyone concerned about their own gambling habits or those of a loved one.

  • Website: www.begambleaware.org.uk