Q - How do i know that the casino and gaming software is fair?
A - Established providers of gaming software will be audited to make sure that they are fair. One of the key things for gaming software is to have their Random Number Generator (RNG) certified to make sure that as far as possible the games you play have fair odds. In all instances it is your responsbility to familarise yourself with the site and the company to make sure that you are content that they offer a fair and trustworthy service.

Q - How do i know that the betting software is fair?
A - For a number of betting firms that offer financial spread betting in the UK they are regulated by the Financial Services Authority or FSA. In all instances it is your responsbility to familarise yourself with the site and the company to make sure that you are content that they offer a fair and trustworthy service.

 

Where can i go for help?

Q - Where can I go for help if I or someone I know has a problem with gambling or betteing?
A - There are a number of sites online that you can visit, some of the better known global ones are below:

• GAMCARE - http://www.gamcare.org.uk/index.php
• Gamblers Anonymous - http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/
• Gamblers Anonymous (UK) - http://www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk/
• Gambling Therapy - http://www.gamblingtherapy.org/site/default.aspx
• National Council on Problem Gambling - http://www.ncpgambling.org
• Helping Hand/IGC - http://www.igcouncil.org/aboutus_readmore.php

 

A - Below are a list of websites by country that you can visit which may be of assistance to you:

United States

• Arizona Council on Compulsive Gambling
• California Council on Problem Gambling
• Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling
• CORE: Centre of Recovery
• Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, Inc.
• Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc.
• Indiana Council on Problem Gambling
• Iowa Department of Public Health
• Iowa Gambling Treatment Program
• Louisana Association on Compulsive Gambling
• Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling
• Minnesota: Project Turnabout/Vanguard
• Mississippi Council on Compulsive Gambling
• Montana Council on Problem Gambling
• National Council on Problem Gambling
• Nebraska Council on Compulsive Gambling
• Nevada Council on Problem Gambling
• New York Council on Problem Gambling
• North Dakota Gambling Call 2-1-1
• Oregon Gambling Addiction Treatment
• Problem Gamblers Help Network of West Virginia
• Problem Gambling Information and Referral Service
• Recovery for Compulsive Gamblers
• The Missouri Alliance to Curb Problem Gambling
• Trimeridian, Inc.
• UConn Health Center
• Washington State Council on Problem Gambling
• Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling

Canada

• ADDAC Aboriginal Services'
• Addiction Resource Guide
• Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
• Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission
• BC - Directory of Addiction Services
• Bellwood Gambling Treatment Program
• Distress Centres Ontario
• Information and Referral Centre of Greater Montreal
• National Aboriginal Health Organization
• National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
• New Brunswick Addiction Services
• Newgate 180 Substance Abuse Solutions
• Nova Scotia Addiction Services
• Prince Edward Island Addiction Services
• Saskatchewan Health Services

Australia

• Gambling Addiction Treatment Services (GATS)
• Victoria's Problem Gambling Strategy and Help Line

Denmark

• Ringgaarden : Treatment services

Germany

• German Association Gambling Addiction

Italy

• Società Italiana di Intervento sulle Patologie Compulsive

New Zealand

• Gambling Problem Helpline

UK

• Gordon House Association

A - Below are a list of Helplines by country that you can call which may be of assistance to you::

USA

• National Problem Gambling Help line 1-800-522-4700
• www.800gambler.org - The 1-800-Gambler Helpline operates in the following states AK, CA, IL, KY, MS, , NJ, NM, NV, PA and TX.
• The Minnesota Problem Gambling Helpline 1-800-333-HOPE

Canada

• Gambling Help Line: 1-800-665-9676
• Ontario Toll Free Problem Gambling Help line Number: Confidential and open 24hrs a day. Available in English & French. 1-888-230-3505
• Alberta Problem Gambling Hotline: Confidential and open 24hrs a day. 1-866-33AADAC (1-866-332-2322)
• British Columbia Problem Gambling Help Line: Confidential and open 24hrs a day. 1-888-795-6111
• Manitoba Problem Gambling Help line: Confidential and open 24hrs a day. 1-800-463-1554
• New Brunswick Problem Gambling Help line: Confidential and open 24hrs a day. 1-800-461-1234
• Newfoundland and Labrador Help lines: Mental Health Help Line. Confidential and open 24hrs a day. 1-888-737-4668; Gambling Crisis Help Line. 1-888-899-4357
• Nova Scotia Problem Gambling Help line: Confidential and open 24hrs a day. 1-888-347-8888; 1-888-347-3331 (hearing impaired)
• Prince Edward Island: Confidential. 1-888-299-8399
• Quebec - Gambing: Help and Referral: Confidential and open 24hrs a day. 1-800-461-0140 OR 1-866-SOS-JEUX (1-866-767-5389)
• Saskatchewan Problem Gambling Help line: Confidential and open 24hrs a day. 1-800-306-6789
• Yukon: Confidential and open 24hrs a day. 1-800-661-0408

Australia

• Problem Gambling Services: New South Wales: Confidential and open 24hrs a day. 1-800-633-635; TTY 1-800-633-649
• Problem Gambling Services: Queensland: Confidential and open 24hrs a day. 1-800-222-050
• Problem Gambling Services: South Australia: Confidential and open 24hrs a day. 1-800-060-757
• Problem Gambling Services: Tasmania: Confidential and open 24hrs a day. 1-800-000-973; TTY 1-800-000-974
• Problem Gambling Services: Victoria: Confidential and open 24hrs a day. 1-800-156-789
• Problem Gambling Services: Western Australia: Confidential and open 24hrs a day. 1-800-622-112

New Zealand

• Problem Gambling Help line: Confidential, currently open 8:00am - 11:30pm. 0800-654-655

South Africa

• Problem Gambling Help line: Confidential. 0800-006-008

UK

• GamCare Help line: Confidential, currently open 10am-10pm. 0845-6000-133