SAFER GAMBLING WEEK 2024

At LeoVegas, we’re proud to support Safer Gambling Week, taking place from 18th - 24th November 2024.

We want you to enjoy your LeoVegas experience with safety as a top priority. We understand that gambling carries certain risks, which is why we are dedicated to offering the tools and resources to help protect you.

Safer Gambling Week is a great opportunity to open up conversations about responsible gambling practices. Safer Gambling Week is a cross-industry initiative to promote safer gambling in the United Kingdom and Ireland. This year we would like to reflect on the following:

• Ask yourself... Are you past your spending limit?

• Remember... Friends & family are more important than gambling

• Remember... Gambling is not a way to make money

• Play smart... Don't chase your losses

• Remember... It's good to set yourself limits

• Remember... It's good to take a break

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS A GAMBLING PROBLEM, PLEASE CALL 0808 8020 133 FOR GREAT BRITAIN OR 08000 886 725 FOR NORTHERN IRELAND.

Safer Gambling Tools

We have a wide range of tools available to help you gamble responsibly.

Deposit Limit Set a limit on how much you can deposit within a given timeframe. This helps you avoid overspending and ensures you stay in control of your gambling budget.

Loss Limit This tool limits the amount you can lose on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, helping to reduce the urge to chase losses.

Session Limit Setting session limits allows you to keep track of the time you spend gambling.

Wagering Limit Stay in control of how much you bet over a set period. This can prevent you from risking potential winnings in further bets.

Reality Check Stay aware of how much time you're spending gambling. The reality check tool monitors your session durations and sends you timely notifications.

Time Out Take a break from your account to manage your spending or reassess your gambling habits. You can choose a timeout period lasting from 1 day to 6 weeks.

Self-Exclusion If you need a longer break from gambling, our self-exclusion tool can block access to your account for a duration of 6 months to 5 years. Player History This tool gives you a summary of all transactions that have taken place on your account. It includes information about wagers, results, deposits, withdrawals, and pending bets. We encourage you to keep tabs on your history as this can protect you against getting carried away.

Blocking Tools Some third parties offer software that will allow you to restrict your access to any website through which you can gamble. Some include: Gamstop is a free tool that allows people to self-exclude from all UK-licensed gambling websites. Once registered you will be prevented from using gambling websites and apps run by companies licensed in Great Britain, for a period of your choosing. BetBlocker is a UK-registered charity providing free blocking software to help you control your gambling. BetBlocker offers an app for Android, iOS, Windows, Apple, Linux, and Fire OS and allows you to block your device from accessing tens of thousands of gambling sites and hundreds of gambling apps for 24 hours up to 5 years. No sign-up is required to use BetBlocker.

Myths, Risks, and Signs Myths Associated with Gambling You or someone around you might have heard certain myths when it comes to gambling and believe them to be true. The list you will find below is not exhaustive, but it will help you in recognising some of the most common myths: The more someone gambles, the more their luck changes. Gambling with higher stakes will ensure getting the player’s money back. There is a “lucky day” that every player has once in a while. Gambling on more than one slot or casino game at a time increases the chances of winning. Developing a special strategy helps players win. Knowing a certain slot or casino game well increases the chances of winning on that game. It's not possible to become addicted to gambling. To experience problems with their gambling levels, a player needs to gamble every day. A player can’t be addicted or experience gambling problems, if they can afford the money they are losing. Only irresponsible people become addicted to gambling. Problem gambling is easy to recognise.

Risks Associated with Gambling There are risks associated with gambling that can negatively affect your life and the life of your family. If you don’t gamble within safe limits, you could potentially be at risk of: Losing more money than you can afford, or you have budgeted for. Spending more time on gambling than you have intended, and missing out on important events and tasks in your daily life. Neglecting your family and friends. Experiencing decreased self-esteem and increased stress and anxiety. Gambling to escape from reality and/or improve your mood. Developing a preoccupation or fascination with gambling and getting a rush from gambling with increasingly large bets. Heightening states of euphoria which may affect your judgement.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

There are signs to watch out for that may suggest you or someone you care about has an unhealthy relationship with gambling. These could include:

Gambling beyond your financial limits Difficulty stopping or controlling gambling Frequent arguments with friends or family about gambling Losing interest in activities you previously enjoyed Constantly thinking or talking about gambling Lying about gambling habits Gambling to solve financial problems Gambling until all available money is gone Borrowing money, selling possessions, or neglecting bills to fund gambling Neglecting important responsibilities, such as work, personal needs, or household duties to gamble Experiencing anxiety, worry, guilt, depression, or irritability related to gambling

Safer Gambling Tips

Remember…

Prioritise your friends and family over gambling Don’t let gambling come between your relationships. If you feel like you’re having to hide your habits, reach out to a helpline for support.

Set yourself limits Stay in control by choosing how long you want to play and how much you want to spend in advance.

Don’t rely on gambling to earn money Though you may experience occasional wins, gambling should not be considered a source of income. Only wager what you can afford to lose, and never use money intended for essential expenses.

Don’t chase your losses Play smart…if you have experienced a loss, do not continue gambling in an attempt to recover what you lost. It will only make things worse.

Take some time out If you think you need a break from gambling, try having some time away.

Dedication to Safer Gambling

From 18th - 24th November 2024, Safer Gambling Week aims to raise awareness, but the importance of responsible gambling extends well beyond this week. Learn more about the campaign and explore our tools and resources for additional information.

Gaming at LeoVegas should be fun and we take our responsibility to protect you very seriously. If you need to talk about this at any time, please feel free to contact our trained staff. We encourage everyone to be aware of the different limit tools available to them and to seek help whenever they feel they can’t cope on their own. Alternatively, you can always visit LeoSafeplay - our website dedicated to safer gambling.