Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Girl Up North, we believe that online casino gaming should be fun, exciting, and enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. Gambling should never be viewed as a way to earn money, pay bills, or solve financial problems. Please gamble responsibly and within your means.
Age Verification
Online casino gaming is strictly for players aged 18 years or older in the UK. By accessing any casino through our affiliate links, you confirm that you are of legal age to gamble in your jurisdiction. We do not permit access to anyone under the legal gambling age.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following, you may be developing a gambling problem. Please seek help immediately:
- Chasing losses by gambling with more money to recover what you've lost
- Hiding your gambling activity or lying about how much you gamble
- Gambling with money needed for essentials (rent, food, bills, medication)
- Neglecting family, friends, work, or education due to gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Needing to gamble with increasing amounts to feel the same excitement
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Failed attempts to cut down or stop gambling
- Gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Relationships suffering because of your gambling
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gambling Features
Most reputable online casinos offer tools to help you control your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose before being prevented from gambling further
- Reality Checks: Enable reminders that pop up during your gaming session to remind you how long you've been playing and how much you've wagered
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from a casino, preventing access to your account
- Time-Out: Take a break from gambling for a set period (hours, days, or weeks)
Use these tools proactively to maintain control over your gaming and ensure gambling remains enjoyable.
Support Organizations & Help Resources
If you need help, support is available. Please reach out to one of these organizations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare: Free, confidential support and counselling for problem gambling
www.gamcare.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) - GamStop: The UK's national self-exclusion scheme
www.gamstop.co.uk
Self-exclude from all UK-licensed online gambling operators - Gamblers Anonymous: Peer support meetings and fellowship
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
Other Countries
- 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
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 - Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
www.bzga.de
Need Help?
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please seek help today. There is no shame in reaching out. Support services are free, confidential, and available 24/7. Your wellbeing is more important than any game.
Contact GamCare on 0808 8020 133 or visit www.gamcare.org.uk
Girl Up North is an affiliate website. We promote responsible gambling and do not encourage problem gambling. All links to support organizations are provided in good faith. If you believe you have a gambling problem, please contact the appropriate support service for your location immediately.