Responsible Gaming

Jack Vista promotes safer gambling and strongly encourages all visitors to play responsibly. Gambling should always be treated as a form of entertainment, not a way to make money.

1. Core principles of responsible gaming

  • Only gamble if you are aged 18 or over.
  • Set time and money limits before you start playing.
  • Never chase losses and avoid playing when upset, stressed, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  • Keep gambling separate from essential expenses such as rent, bills, and food.
  • View gambling purely as entertainment, not as a source of income.

2. Warning signs of problem gambling

You may be at risk of gambling harm if you:

  • Regularly spend more time or money on gambling than you can afford.
  • Borrow money or sell possessions to fund gambling.
  • Hide the extent of your gambling from family or friends.
  • Feel anxious, low, or irritable when you try to cut back or stop.
  • Use gambling to escape from problems or difficult emotions.

3. Tools to help you stay in control

  • Set deposit, loss, or time limits with operators that offer these tools.
  • Use reality checks and account history to monitor your activity.
  • Take regular breaks away from screens and gambling environments.
  • Consider using blocking software to limit access to gambling websites and apps.
  • Use self-exclusion schemes if you need a longer break.

4. Self-exclusion and blocking

In Great Britain, you can register with multi-operator self-exclusion schemes and use gambling-blocking tools provided by banks and specialist software services. For help and guidance, contact one of the support organisations listed below.

5. Independent support and advice

If you are worried about your gambling or someone else's gambling, support is available:

  • GamCare – free information, advice, and support, including the National Gambling Helpline.
    Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
  • GambleAware – information on risks, safer gambling tools, and access to the National Gambling Support Network.
    Website: www.gambleaware.org
  • Gambling Therapy – global online support for anyone affected by problem gambling.
    Website: www.gamblingtherapy.org
  • UK Gambling Commission – information about licensed operators and consumer protections.
    Website: www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk

6. Protecting minors

  • Ensure that no one under 18 can access gambling accounts or payment details.
  • Use parental control software to restrict gambling content where appropriate.
  • Educate young people about the risks associated with gambling.

7. Our position

Jack Vista is an informational site only. We do not offer gambling services and we support strict regulation, licensing, and robust player protection standards. We recommend that users regularly review the responsible gambling information and tools provided by any operator they choose to visit.

The information on this page is general guidance only and is not a substitute for professional advice. If you are concerned about gambling-related harm, please seek help from qualified support organisations or healthcare professionals.