Responsible Gaming

Gambling should be fun, not a problem

Important Notice

Cluster Cup is a game, and games are meant to stay fun — but gambling can take hold before you notice. If it's starting to cost you more than money, reach out today. Support runs 24/7, and plenty of people have made that same call and come out the other side.

Signs of Problem Gambling

  • Staking more than your finances can absorb
  • Letting job, family, or responsibilities slip
  • Spinning on to recover what you've already lost
  • Borrowing or selling items to keep gambling
  • Covering up the true scale of your play
  • Feeling stressed or low because of it
  • Trying to cut down without success

Tips for Safe Gambling

Set a Budget

Name a figure you can lose and don't move past it.

Set Time Limits

Give the session a clock so it doesn't run long.

Never Chase Losses

Down rounds happen — take them on the chin.

Take Breaks

Step back regularly to keep your head clear.

Self-Assessment: Is Gambling Affecting You?

Give honest answers here. The prompts come straight from the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). Two or more “yes” responses is a cue to contact one of the organizations listed 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 is not a diagnostic tool. For professional assessment, contact GamCare (0808 8020 133) or your local gambling helpline.