SAFER GAMBLING
A casino is seen by many as a fun night out with friends, a sociable evening to catch up and playing games with an allocated budget. However, for a few, gambling can become a problem.
At the Clermont Club we want all members and visitors to enjoy their visit and to have a responsible and enjoyable experience within their set limits.
We have a range of tools to help you control your gambling such as machine limits and limiting visits to the casino*
Please speak to a manager in the club who will be able to discuss all the options with you.
Affordability is crucial
Gambling should be enjoyable and one crucial aspect of making sure it stays that way is by ensuring that you can afford to gamble. Careful consideration of your disposable and discretionary income, after you’ve paid for your entertainment, food, travel and all other living costs, will enable you to assess from the remaining funds how much you can afford to spend on gambling.
Ask yourself these questions
Be honest with yourself, if you think that your gambling may be getting out of control ask the following questions:
Have you put at risk important or significant relationships, educational studies, a job or your career because of gambling?
Do you chase losses by continuing, or quickly returning, to gamble when on a losing streak?
When you win, do you have a strong desire to return and win more?
Do you ever gamble until you have completely run out of money?
Have you lied, stolen or borrowed to get money for gambling?
Are you reluctant to spend gambling money on anything else?
Do you ever gamble for longer than you had planned?
Do you ever gamble to escape worries, trouble, disappointment or frustration?
Do you feel depressed or suicidal because of your gambling?
Are you in debt because of gambling?
Have you ever sold your own or your family’s possessions to get money to gamble or to pay gambling debts?
The more you answer yes, the greater the likelihood of a serious gambling problem.
Speak to someone about this or visit www.begambleaware.org
How to help yourself
Talk about it with family, friends or a member of the management team at Clermont Club.
Clermont Club has systems in place to prevent members playing privileges and accessing the casino promotions. These steps include:
Voluntary self-exclusion via the Self-Enrolment National Self Exclusion (SENSE) Scheme
Voluntary casino self-exclusion
Limiting sums which can be withdrawn from the cash desk facilities
Limiting the time and amount of funds you can spend within the casino
Providing you with a list of charities and helplines who are able to help during this sensitive time (listed on the next page).
If you have any concerns about your gambling or would like to hear more about any of the above, please speak to one of these organisations:
GamCare
Helpline: 0808 8020 133
gamcare.org.uk
Provides information, advice and counselling to individuals who have concerns about problem gambling.
1st Floor
91-94 Saffron Hill
London
EC1N 8QP
The Gordon Moody Association
Tel: 01384 241292
gordonmoody.org.uk
A residential treatment programme for problem gamblers. Two centres in Dudley and Beckenham.
47 Maughan St
Dudley
West Midlands
DY1 2BA
CNWL National Problem Gambling Clinic
Tel: 020 7381 7722
cnwl.nhs.uk/services/mental-health-services/addictions-and-substance-misuse/national-problem-gambling-clinic
Treatment for problem gamblers living in England and Wales aged 16 and over. Service includes short-term treatment of co-existing mental health conditions.
69 Warwick Road
London
SW5 9BH
Gamblers Anonymous (GA)
Tel: 0330 094 0322
gamblersanonymous.org.uk
A self-help fellowship of compulsive gamblers wanting to address their gambling problems.
The Wellness Centre
45 Montrose Avenue, Intake
Doncaster
DN2 6PL
Gambling Commission
Tel: 0121 230 6666
gamblingcommission.gov.uk
All licensed gambling in the UK is regulated by the Gambling Commission
National Debtline
Tel: 0808 808 4000
nationaldebtline.org
Offers advice and support to enable callers to deal with their debts in a pro-active and informed way. Self-help information packs are sent free to individuals with debt problems.
51-53 Hagley Road
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B16 8TP