Keeping play under control

Cobalt Dune Atelier is an information and comparison site. We do not run casino games, handle deposits or hold player accounts. Even so, we treat safer gambling as a core part of how we present operators to visitors in Great Britain.

Gambling should be an occasional form of entertainment – not a way to make money, pay bills or escape financial difficulty. If that balance is slipping, it is important to act early.

1. General principles

When you choose to gamble online, you accept the risk of losing money. Over time, the odds always favour the house. To keep things in perspective:

• Only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
• Set clear limits on both time and spend before you start.
• Never chase losses or try to “win back” what you have lost.
• Avoid gambling when tired, upset, under pressure or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Make sure gambling is not replacing hobbies, work, study or time with friends and family.

2. Tools offered by licensed operators

UKGC-licensed operators are required to provide tools and information to help customers stay in control. Features you will typically find on the casinos we list include:

• Deposit limits: caps on how much you can add to your account over a set period.
• Loss and session limits: controls on how much you can lose or how long you can play.
• Reality checks: on-screen reminders that show how long you have been active.
• Time-outs: short breaks where you cannot play for a chosen period.
• Self-exclusion: longer blocks (often at least 6 months) to prevent you gambling with that operator.

These tools are managed directly within each operator’s account area. Cobalt Dune Atelier cannot enable, disable or view any of these settings on your behalf.

3. Independent support services (Great Britain)

If you are worried about your gambling or someone else’s, independent organisations can provide confidential advice, information and support:

4. Signs gambling may be becoming a problem

It can be difficult to notice when gambling starts to move from a hobby into something harmful. You may wish to pause and reflect if you recognise any of the following:

• Spending more time or money gambling than you planned.
• Hiding gambling activity from friends or family.
• Borrowing money or using essential funds to gamble.
• Feeling anxious, low or irritable when you try to cut back.
• Chasing losses or increasing stakes after losing.
• Letting gambling interfere with work, study or relationships.

5. Young people and access to gambling

Online gambling in Great Britain is restricted to adults aged 18 or over. It is important to:

• Keep account details, payment cards and devices secure and out of reach of children.
• Avoid playing on shared devices without logging out or using security features.
• Consider using parental controls and content filters to limit access to gambling websites and apps.

6. Our position

Cobalt Dune Atelier does not:

• Operate gambling products or take bets.
• Hold customer balances or payment details.
• Have access to your casino accounts, limits or self-exclusion records.

All account controls, safer-gambling tools and complaint procedures are handled by the operators themselves and, where applicable, by their independent dispute resolution providers.

If you think gambling is causing problems in your life, the most important step is to talk to someone and consider taking a complete break. Independent help is available and you do not have to handle it alone.