Responsible Gaming

Gaming Should Be Entertainment

At crossbreed-and-mongrel-club.org.uk, we believe that gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. When you play at Mystake or any other casino, please remember that the house always has a mathematical advantage. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and never chase losses by gambling more.

Age Verification

You must be 18 years of age or older to gamble in the UK. Mystake and all affiliated operators verify player ages during account registration. Gambling is not permitted for anyone under the legal age of majority. If you are under 18, please do not attempt to register or play.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognise any of the following behaviours in yourself or someone you know, problem gambling may be developing:

• Chasing losses: Gambling more to try to recover money you've lost
• Hiding gambling activity: Keeping your gambling secret from friends or family
• Spending more than planned: Regularly gambling longer or with more money than intended
• Neglecting responsibilities: Gambling instead of attending work, school, or caring for dependents
• Using gambling to escape: Gambling to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, or other emotions
• Borrowing to gamble: Taking loans or using credit to fund gambling activity
• Loss of control: Unsuccessful attempts to cut down or stop gambling
• Jeopardised relationships: Arguments with loved ones about gambling habits
• Financial hardship: Gambling affecting your ability to pay bills or meet financial obligations
• Tolerance: Needing to gamble with increasing amounts to achieve the same excitement

Self-Help Tools & Player Protections

Responsible operators provide tools to help you maintain control of your gambling. Most platforms, including Mystake, offer:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose in a given timeframe
• Betting Limits: Restrict the size of individual bets
• Reality Checks: Receive pop-up reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
• Session Time Limits: Set automatic logout after a specified duration
• Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from playing for a set period (days, weeks, months, or years)

Access these tools through your account settings on Mystake. Use them as part of your responsible gaming strategy.

Support Organisations & Further Help

If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, confidential help and support are available from the following organisations:

United Kingdom

• GamCare – Free, confidential support for problem gambling
  Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
  Phone: 0808 8020 133 (24 hours, 7 days a week)
• GamStop – The national self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
  Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
  Self-exclude from all UK-licensed online gambling operators in one place
• Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support and mutual aid
  Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
• National Debtline – If gambling has led to financial difficulties
  Website: www.nationaldebtline.org
  Phone: 0808 808 4000

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 or call 1-800-GAMBLER
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – www.bzga.de

If You Need Help

Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you think you may have a gambling problem, or if someone you care about does, please reach out to one of the support organisations listed above. They provide free, confidential advice and are staffed by trained professionals who understand problem gambling.

Remember: it's never too late to get help, and recovery is possible. Take control of your gaming today.