Responsible Gaming
Your wellbeing is important to us, even in entertainment gaming
🛡️ Important Reminder
Lucky Stars Social Casino is a free-to-play entertainment platform that does not involve real money gambling. However, we believe in promoting responsible gaming practices and providing resources for those who may need support with gambling-related issues in other contexts.
Entertainment Gaming Guidelines
Even though our platform involves no real money, we encourage healthy gaming habits:
⏰ Time Management
- Set limits on your gaming time
- Take regular breaks every hour
- Don't let gaming interfere with daily activities
- Be aware of how much time you spend playing
🎯 Keep Perspective
- Remember this is entertainment only
- Virtual wins have no real-world value
- Games are designed for fun, not profit
- Don't chase virtual losses
⚖️ Balance
- Maintain other hobbies and interests
- Spend time with family and friends
- Stay active with physical activities
- Don't use gaming to escape problems
🚨 Warning Signs
- Playing longer than intended
- Feeling anxious when not playing
- Neglecting responsibilities
- Thinking about gambling with real money
🆘 Need Help with Real Money Gambling?
If you or someone you know has problems with real money gambling, these organizations provide free, confidential support:
GamCare
UKWebsite: www.gamcare.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free from UK)
Services: Free counseling, support groups, live chat
Provides support, information and advice to anyone suffering from a gambling problem.
GambleAware
UKWebsite: www.gambleaware.org
Services: Information, advice, support services
Leading charity in Britain committed to minimizing gambling-related harm.
BeGambleAware
UKWebsite: www.begambleaware.org
Services: Treatment services, support tools
Provides information to help people make informed decisions about their gambling.
GamStop
UKWebsite: www.gamstop.co.uk
Services: Self-exclusion tool for online gambling
Free service that helps you put restrictions on your online gambling.
International Resources
🇺🇸 United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling
- Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
🇨🇦 Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council
- ConnexOntario: 1-866-531-2600
🇦🇺 Australia
- Gambling Help Online
- Helpline: 1800 858 858
Self-Assessment Questions
Ask yourself these questions about real money gambling:
- Do you spend more money on gambling than you can afford?
- Do you need to gamble with increasing amounts of money?
- Have you tried to cut back on gambling but couldn't?
- Do you feel restless when trying to stop gambling?
- Do you gamble to escape problems or negative feelings?
- Have you lied about your gambling activities?
- Has gambling caused problems in your relationships?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, please consider seeking help from the organizations listed above.