Responsible Gaming

Diving with the Shark Boss is a rush, until you're out of your depth

Important Notice

The deep doesn't hand back what a losing streak takes, and Shark Boss made no such deal. When the game starts biting into your money, your sleep, or the people around you, swim for the surface and ask for help. Support runs around the clock, and calling it in is the smart move, not a weak one.

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

Take down only the chips you can spare and leave the rest on shore.

Set Time Limits

Set a surface time so one dive doesn't stretch across the whole night.

Never Chase Losses

A bad dive isn't repaid by going deeper. Come up and stop.

Take Breaks

Surface often to keep clear eyes on what you're risking.

Self-Assessment: Is Gambling Affecting You?

Answer these without flinching. They come from the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) that professionals rely on. Two or more “yes” answers means it's time to contact one of the groups 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.