Responsible Gaming

Our Commitment to Your Wellbeing

At MirthLane, responsible gaming is not an afterthought—it's a fundamental principle that guides everything we do. We are committed to providing interactive entertainment in a safe, controlled, and transparent manner. Your wellbeing is our highest priority.

All content on our platform is provided in practice/demonstration mode for entertainment purposes only. We implement strict age verification, provide comprehensive support resources, and maintain active partnerships with leading UK responsible gaming organizations.

Understanding Responsible Gaming

Responsible gaming means engaging with interactive entertainment in a way that remains enjoyable, controlled, and does not negatively impact your life, relationships, finances, or mental health. It's about maintaining balance and recognizing when entertainment becomes problematic.

Key Principles of Responsible Gaming:

• Entertainment Only: Interactive games should be viewed purely as entertainment, not as a source of income or a way to solve financial problems.
• Set Limits: Establish clear time and activity limits before you start, and stick to them regardless of outcomes.
• Stay in Control: Never engage with entertainment when under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or when emotionally distressed.
• Keep Perspective: Maintain balance with other activities and responsibilities in your life.
• Seek Help Early: If you have any concerns about your behavior, reach out for support immediately—it's a sign of strength, not weakness.

Recognizing Warning Signs

It's important to be aware of behaviors that might indicate problematic engagement with interactive entertainment. Warning signs include:

• Spending more time or money on entertainment than you can afford
• Neglecting work, family, or personal responsibilities to engage with entertainment
• Lying to friends or family about your entertainment activities
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not engaging with entertainment
• Repeatedly trying to cut back without success
• Using entertainment as an escape from problems or negative feelings
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund entertainment activities
• Experiencing relationship problems due to entertainment habits
• Feeling guilty or ashamed about your entertainment activities
• Continuing despite negative consequences to your life

If you recognize any of these warning signs in yourself or someone you care about, please seek help immediately. Support is available, and recovery is possible.

UK Support Organizations

We partner with the following leading UK organizations dedicated to promoting responsible gaming and providing professional support services. All services are confidential and many are available 24/7.

Self-Help Tools & Resources

Self-Assessment

If you're concerned about your entertainment habits, consider taking a confidential self-assessment. Both GamCare and GambleAware offer free online assessment tools that can help you understand whether your behavior might be problematic.

Setting Personal Limits

One of the most effective ways to engage responsibly is to set clear personal limits before you begin:

• Time Limits: Decide in advance how much time you'll spend and set an alarm
• Activity Limits: Determine what types of activities are appropriate for you
• Breaks: Take regular breaks and never engage for extended continuous periods
• Balance: Ensure entertainment doesn't interfere with other important life activities

Blocking & Self-Exclusion

If you need to take a break from interactive entertainment, several tools are available:

• GAMSTOP: A free service that allows you to self-exclude from all UK-licensed online sites. Visit www.gamstop.co.uk
• Browser Extensions: Tools like Bet Blocker can help restrict access to entertainment sites
• Device Controls: Use parental controls or app blockers on your devices

Support for Families & Friends

If someone you care about is struggling with problematic entertainment behaviors, support is available for you too. GamCare offers dedicated resources for family members and friends, including counseling and guidance on how to help.

Key advice for supporting someone:

• Approach the conversation with empathy and without judgment
• Listen actively and offer emotional support
• Encourage them to seek professional help
• Take care of your own wellbeing—supporting someone can be emotionally challenging
• Contact support organizations for guidance on how to help effectively

Under 18 Protection

Our platform is strictly for adults aged 18 and over. We implement robust age verification measures and encourage parents to:

• Use parental control software on all devices
• Monitor internet usage and maintain open communication with children
• Educate young people about the risks of underage engagement with adult entertainment
• Contact us immediately if you become aware of underage access attempts

Our Responsible Gaming Policies

MirthLane maintains comprehensive responsible gaming policies including:

• Mandatory age verification for all users
• All games provided in practice/demo mode only
• Clear information about entertainment being for fun, not financial gain
• Prominent display of responsible gaming resources throughout the site
• Partnerships with leading UK support organizations
• Regular review and updating of responsible gaming measures
• Staff training on recognizing and responding to problem behaviors

Additional Resources

• Samaritans: 116 123 (Free, 24/7 emotional support)
• Mind: www.mind.org.uk (Mental health support)
• StepChange: www.stepchange.org (Free debt advice)
• Citizens Advice: www.citizensadvice.org.uk (General advice and support)