Responsible Gaming

Dig for fun, but don't dig yourself into a hole

Important Notice

Golden Mine sends you deep after glittering payouts, and the deeper you go the easier it is to lose track. If gambling starts caving in on your finances or your mood, reach out today. Free, confidential help never closes.

Warning Signs Below the Surface

  • Spending more money than you can afford to lose
  • Neglecting work, family, or other responsibilities
  • Chasing losses by gambling more
  • Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble
  • Lying about gambling habits
  • Feeling anxious or depressed about gambling
  • Being unable to stop or reduce gambling

Tips for Safe Gambling

Stake Your Claim

Set the amount you can lose before you pick up the pick.

Time the Dig

Put a limit on the session so it doesn't run deep into the night.

Don't Chase the Vein

A dry run stays dry. Bigger bets won't strike gold.

Surface for Air

Regular breaks keep you thinking straight down there.

Quick Dig: Is It Getting Too Deep?

Answer each one honestly. They're taken from the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI); two or more “yes” answers mean it's time to contact a group above.

1

Have you bet more than you could afford to lose in the past 12 months?

2

Have you needed to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same feeling of excitement?

3

Have you gone back another day to try to win back money you lost?

4

Have you borrowed money or sold anything to get money to gamble?

5

Have you felt that you might have a problem with gambling?

6

Has gambling caused you any health problems, including stress or anxiety?

This isn't a diagnosis. For a real assessment, call GamCare on 0808 8020 133 or your nearest helpline.