The casino is entertainment, not income. A few simple habits keep it that way — and if the fun ever slips, help is free and confidential.
Decide what you’re happy to spend before you sit down, and treat it as the price of a night out. Leave the cards and the overdraft at home, take cash you can afford to lose, and set a time to leave as well as a limit to spend.
Take breaks, keep the drinks in check, and never chase a loss — the next hand doesn’t know what the last one did. If you’re not enjoying it, that’s the moment to stop, not to double up.
Every venue in this guide is strictly for over-18s, and you’ll be asked for valid photo ID. If gambling is affecting you or someone close to you, these free services can help, day or night: