Responsible Gaming

Gambling always carries the risk of financial loss. You can enjoy betting responsibly by keeping control over how you play and how much you spend.

• Treat gambling as entertainment, not a source of income.
• Set deposit, loss, and session limits before you start playing.
• Decide a budget you can afford to lose, and stick to it.
• Use reality checks and time reminders to manage play.
• Take regular breaks to keep a clear mind.
• Never chase losses or borrow money for gambling.
• Keep betting separate from essential expenses such as rent and bills.
• Review your account history to learn from your playing patterns.
• Consider blocking gambling transactions through your bank.
• Royalgame may request age verification; gambling is for 18+ only.

Warning signs can develop gradually. Early attention helps protect your financial and emotional health.

• Spending more time or money on gambling than planned
• Chasing losses and increasing stakes to regain money
• Feeling irritable or restless when trying to cut back
• Hiding betting activity from family or friends
• Gambling to escape stress, low mood, or problems
• Missing work, studies, or social events due to gambling
• Borrowing money or selling items to fund gambling
• Difficulty paying bills or managing debt after playing
• Repeated unsuccessful attempts to stop or reduce gambling
• Thinking about gambling most of the day

Gambling addiction is a serious condition that needs attention.

Support and structure improve control. Royalgame provides tools and useful tips to help you reduce harm and play responsibly.

• Set strict deposit, loss, and session limits across your account.
• Use time-outs to pause gambling for short periods.
• Apply self-exclusion to block access for a longer timeframe.
• Opt out of marketing to reduce gambling prompts.
• Install blocking software (for example, Gamban or BetBlocker) on all devices.
• Ask your bank to enable gambling transaction blocks where available.
• Keep a spending diary to track money and time spent playing.
• Schedule alternative activities during usual gambling times.
• Seek professional support from accredited services.
• Ask a trusted person to help oversee finances while you regain control.

Independent organisations provide confidential support, treatment, and information about gambling addiction. Trained advisers can guide you to the right service.

• GamblingCare.ie — information, live chat, and counselling referrals: https://www.gamblingcare.ie/
• Problem Gambling — advice, self-assessment, and treatment options: https://www.problemgambling.ie/
• Gamblers Anonymous — peer support meetings nationwide: https://www.gamblersanonymous.ie/
• HSE Addiction Services — health information and service finder: https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/addiction/
• Samaritans — 24/7 emotional support: https://www.samaritans.org/samaritans/
• MABS (Money Advice & Budgeting Service) — free debt support: https://www.mabs.ie/

If you are concerned about your gambling, you can contact Royalgame Support for guidance on limits, time-outs, or self-exclusion. Our team handles requests promptly under the Royalgame Responsible Gaming Policy.

• Live Chat: available through the Help Centre when logged in
• Secure contact form: submit a support request from your account
• In-account messaging: receive updates on safer gambling actions
• Call-back option: request a call from our support team through the Help Centre
• Self-exclusion request: manage or extend exclusion in the Safer Gambling area of your account