Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Fun, Not a Financial Solution
At Shaaken Cocktails, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming. Online casino games are designed purely for entertainment purposes. They should never be viewed as a way to earn money, pay bills, or solve financial problems. Always gamble within your means and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
Online gambling in Ireland is only legal for individuals aged 18 years or older. We strictly verify the age of all users before allowing access to gaming platforms. If you are under 18, please do not attempt to register or play.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following behaviours in yourself or someone you know, it may be time to seek help:
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover what you've lost
- Hiding gambling activity from family, friends, or partners
- Gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Neglecting work, education, or personal relationships due to gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Unsuccessful attempts to cut down or stop gambling
- Lying about the extent of your gambling activities
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gaming Features
Most reputable online casinos offer tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Cap the amount you're willing to lose during a gaming session
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Session Time Limits: Automatically log out after a set duration
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from a casino or multiple casinos
- Account Closure: Request permanent closure of your gaming account
Use these tools proactively to maintain control over your gaming habits.
Support Organizations
If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling, these organisations provide free, confidential support:
Ireland & UK
- Problem Gambling Ireland: www.problemgambling.ie – Free counselling and support services for those affected by problem gambling in Ireland
- GamCare: www.gamcare.org.uk – Free, confidential support and counselling for problem gambling (UK & Ireland)
- GamStop: www.gamstop.co.uk – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling operators in Great Britain
- Gamblers Anonymous Ireland: Support meetings and peer support across Ireland
International Support
- Gambling Therapy: www.gamblingtherapy.org – Free online support and counselling (available globally)
- Gambling Help Online (Australia): www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
- Responsible Gambling Council (Canada): www.responsiblegambling.org
- National Council on Problem Gambling (USA): www.ncpgambling.org – 1-800-GAMBLER helpline
Need Help?
If you believe you have a problem with gambling, please reach out for support immediately. There is no shame in asking for help—trained professionals are available to assist you confidentially, free of charge.
Contact Problem Gambling Ireland or one of the organisations listed above today. Your wellbeing is more important than any game.