Responsible Gaming

Opening the box should stay a game, not a weight on your life

Important Notice

Like Pandora's box, gambling can release far more than you bargained for. It carries a real risk of addiction, and if Hope Unleashed Fortune Rises has begun to affect your finances, your sleep, or your relationships, please ask for help now. Confidential support is there at any hour, and hope is exactly what remains.

Signs of Problem Gambling

  • Spending more money than you can afford to lose
  • Neglecting work, family, or other responsibilities
  • Chasing losses by gambling more
  • Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble
  • Lying about gambling habits
  • Feeling anxious or depressed about gambling
  • Being unable to stop or reduce gambling

Tips for Safe Gambling

Set a Budget

Fix an amount you can lose before you play, and let nothing tempt you past it.

Set Time Limits

Myths unfold slowly, but hours at the reels vanish. Agree on a cut-off and keep to it.

Never Chase Losses

A cold streak owes you nothing. Accept the loss instead of feeding more coins after it.

Take Breaks

Close the game regularly. Distance keeps the fun in perspective.

Self-Assessment: Is Gambling Affecting You?

Take a calm moment away from Hope Unleashed Fortune Rises and answer these truthfully. They're based on the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). If you say “yes” to 2 or more, think about contacting one of the organizations above.

1

Have you bet more than you could afford to lose in the past 12 months?

2

Have you needed to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same feeling of excitement?

3

Have you gone back another day to try to win back money you lost?

4

Have you borrowed money or sold anything to get money to gamble?

5

Have you felt that you might have a problem with gambling?

6

Has gambling caused you any health problems, including stress or anxiety?

This is not a diagnostic tool. For professional assessment, contact GamCare (0808 8020 133) or your local gambling helpline.