Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At festival8.co.uk, we believe gambling should only ever be enjoyed as a form of entertainment. It is never a reliable way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and set strict limits on how much you spend.
Slotlair and all casino games are games of chance. The odds always favour the house in the long run. Only play for fun, within your means, and never chase your losses.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years old (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction) to use festival8.co.uk and play Slotlair. We take age verification seriously and carry out checks during registration and at any time during your account use.
If you are under 18, please do not attempt to register or gamble. If you believe someone underage is using our site, please contact us immediately.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do any of these apply to you? If so, problem gambling may be developing:
- Spending more money or time gambling than intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
- Neglecting family, friends, work, or education because of gambling
- Hiding your gambling from family or friends
- Feeling anxious, stressed, or irritable when not gambling
- Needing to gamble with larger amounts to get the same excitement
- Borrowing money to fund gambling
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Gambling as a way to escape problems or difficult feelings
- Feeling out of control when gambling
If you recognise any of these signs in your behaviour, please seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools Available
festival8.co.uk provides several tools to help you stay in control:
Deposit Limits
Set a maximum amount of money you can deposit over a set period (daily, weekly, or monthly). Once your limit is reached, you cannot deposit more until the period resets.
Loss Limits
Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose. If you reach this limit, your account will be temporarily locked to prevent further play.
Reality Checks
Enable pop-up reminders during play to inform you how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent. These help you stay aware of your activity.
Self-Exclusion
If you need a break, you can self-exclude from festival8.co.uk for a period of your choosing (typically 6 months or more). During this time, your account will be blocked and you cannot access it or receive marketing communications.
To access these tools or speak to our responsible gaming team, contact festival8.co.uk customer support.
Support Organisations
If you are struggling with problem gambling, confidential help and support is available. Please reach out to one of these organisations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free, confidential support and counselling for problem gambling in England, Scotland, and Wales
www.gamcare.org.uk
Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) - GamStop – The National Self-Exclusion Scheme for England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Register to self-exclude from all participating online gambling operators at once
www.gamstop.co.uk - Gamblers Anonymous – Free peer support meetings
Phone: 0330 094 8000
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)
Telefonberatung: 0800 1 372 374 (free)
Take Action Today
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, please seek help. It is never too late, and support is available.
Contact one of the organisations listed above, speak to your GP, or call a helpline. All services are confidential and free of charge.
Remember: gambling should be fun. If it stops being fun, it's time to get help.
Festival8 Responsible Gaming
If you have questions about responsible gaming tools or need support from festival8.co.uk, please contact our customer support team at your earliest convenience. We are here to help.