Responsible Gaming
Our Commitment to Responsible Gaming
At bestwestend.co.uk, we are committed to promoting a safe and enjoyable gaming environment. We believe gambling should be entertaining and fun – never a way to earn money or solve financial problems.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to access and use Fat Pirate Casino and bestwestend.co.uk. In the UK, the legal age for gambling is 18. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of age at any time. If you are under 18, please do not attempt to gamble.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can affect anyone. If you recognise any of the following warning signs in yourself or someone you know, seek help immediately:
- Chasing losses – trying to win back money you've lost by gambling more
- Gambling with money you cannot afford to lose
- Hiding your gambling from family, friends, or partners
- Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities due to gambling
- Feeling anxious or irritable when you're not gambling
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
- Experiencing mood swings, depression, or anxiety related to gambling
- Increasing the amount of time or money spent gambling to feel the same excitement
- Failed attempts to control, cut back, or stop gambling
Self-Help Tools
Fat Pirate Casino provides several tools to help you stay in control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified time period
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders about how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Session Limits: Set a maximum time for your gaming sessions
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from your account
To access these tools, log in to your Fat Pirate Casino account and visit the Responsible Gaming settings.
Support Organizations
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, confidential support is available from the following organisations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free counselling and support service
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential, 24 hours) - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Phone: 0800 197 8225
International Support
- Australia – Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au - Canada – Responsible Gambling Council
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org - United States – National Council on Problem Gambling
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 - Germany – Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
Website: www.bzga.de
Helpline: 0800-1 372 374
If You Need Help
Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you are concerned about your gambling or that of someone close to you, please reach out to one of the support organisations listed above. They offer confidential, non-judgmental advice and can help you take control of the situation.
Remember: help is always available, and recovery is possible.
Last updated: 2026. For more information about responsible gaming at Fat Pirate Casino, please visit our full terms and conditions or contact our customer support team.