Our Commitment to Safer Gambling
At OdinFortune, we believe that online gaming should be an enjoyable and entertaining experience. For the vast majority of our players, it is. However, we also recognise that for a small number of individuals, gambling can cease to be a form of entertainment and instead become a problem. Our commitment to Responsible Gaming is fundamental to our operations and reflects our dedication to player welfare. We provide tools and resources to help you manage your play, identify potential issues, and seek support if needed. Our policies are designed to comply with regulatory requirements and best practices, ensuring a safe and transparent environment for everyone who chooses to play with OdinFortune.
Recognising the Signs of Problem Gambling
Understanding when gambling might be becoming a problem is the first step towards addressing it. Problem gambling is not always obvious, and it can affect anyone, regardless of their background. Here are some common signs that might indicate a gambling problem:
- Spending more money and time on gambling than you can afford or intended.
- Feeling a need to be secretive about your gambling activities.
- Chasing losses, trying to win back money you have lost.
- Gambling affecting your work, relationships, or financial stability.
- Feeling anxious, guilty, or irritable when you are not gambling.
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling.
- Lying to family and friends about the extent of your gambling.
- Finding it difficult to stop or control your gambling once you start.
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone you know, we encourage you to consider the support options available.
Keeping Gambling Fun and Under Control
Maintaining control over your gambling ensures it remains a source of entertainment. Here are some practical tips to help you keep your play fun and within healthy limits:
- Gamble for entertainment, not to make money: View gambling as a leisure activity, not a financial solution.
- Set a budget and stick to it: Only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
- Set time limits: Decide how long you will play and stick to that decision.
- Never chase losses: Accept that losses are part of the game and do not try to win back what you have lost.
- Balance gambling with other activities: Ensure gambling does not become your sole form of entertainment.
- Do not gamble when stressed, upset, or under the influence: Emotional states or intoxicants can impair judgment.
- Take regular breaks: Step away from the game periodically.
Setting Deposit, Loss and Wager Limits
OdinFortune provides you with the ability to set various limits on your account to help manage your gambling activity. These tools are designed to give you greater control over your spending and playing habits.
- Deposit Limits: You can set a maximum amount of money you can deposit into your OdinFortune account over a specified period, such as daily, weekly, or monthly. Once this limit is reached, you will not be able to deposit further funds until the period resets.
- Loss Limits: This limit allows you to define the maximum amount of money you are willing to lose within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly). If your losses reach this threshold, you will be prevented from placing further wagers until the limit resets.
- Wager Limits: You can also set a maximum amount you wish to wager over a daily, weekly, or monthly period. This helps control the total amount of money you stake, regardless of wins or losses.
These limits can be adjusted at any time. Any request to increase a limit will typically take a short cool-off period to become effective, allowing you time to reconsider. Decreasing a limit, however, usually takes effect immediately.
Time-Outs and Cool-Off Periods
If you feel you need a short break from gambling, OdinFortune offers Time-Out and Cool-Off options. These features allow you to temporarily suspend your access to our gaming services for a defined period. During a Time-Out or Cool-Off, you will not be able to log in, deposit, or place any wagers. This break can help you regain perspective and reflect on your gambling habits without the immediate temptation to play. You can choose a period that suits your needs, typically ranging from 24 hours to several weeks. Once the chosen period expires, your account will automatically reactivate.
Self-Exclusion Options
For individuals who feel their gambling has become problematic and requires a more significant break, OdinFortune offers a comprehensive Self-Exclusion program. Self-Exclusion allows you to voluntarily close your account and prevent yourself from accessing our services for a longer, predetermined period, typically six months, one year, three years, or five years. During a Self-Exclusion period, you will not be able to log in, deposit, or gamble on OdinFortune. We also take reasonable steps to prevent you from opening new accounts with us. This is a serious commitment, and once activated, a Self-Exclusion cannot be reversed until the chosen period has fully elapsed. If you choose to self-exclude, we strongly advise you to consider extending this to other gambling operators you may use.
Protecting Minors
OdinFortune is strictly committed to preventing underage gambling. It is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 (or the legal age of majority in their jurisdiction, if higher) to open an account or gamble with us. We employ robust age verification procedures to ensure that only eligible individuals can access our services. This includes requesting proof of age and identity. Any accounts found to belong to minors will be immediately closed, and any winnings will be voided. We urge parents and guardians to be vigilant and utilise parental control software to prevent minors from accessing gambling sites.
Reality Checks and Session Reminders
To help you monitor your playing time, OdinFortune provides Reality Checks and Session Reminders. A Reality Check is a pop-up notification that appears at predefined intervals during your gaming session, informing you of how long you have been playing. This prompt allows you to pause, review your activity, and decide whether to continue playing or take a break. You can customise the frequency of these reminders to suit your preferences. These tools are designed to encourage conscious decision-making about your gaming duration and help prevent extended, unplanned sessions.
Taking a Self-Assessment
If you are concerned about your gambling habits, taking a self-assessment can be a helpful first step. This short questionnaire can provide insight into whether your gambling behaviour might be moving into a problematic area. Answer honestly, and consider the results as a guide for further action. If your self-assessment indicates potential issues, we encourage you to utilise the responsible gaming tools available on OdinFortune, such as setting limits or taking a break, and to seek professional advice if needed.
Getting help
If gambling stops being fun, free and confidential help is available. These organisations are independent of this site and of any operator:
National support: United Kingdom
- GamCare, National Gambling Helpline · Helpline: 0808 8020 133
- GambleAware
- Gamblers Anonymous Great Britain · Helpline: 0330 094 0322
- Self-exclusion: GAMSTOP
International support (any country)
- Gambling Therapy (free global online support in 30+ languages)
- GamCare, National Gambling Helpline · Helpline: 0808 8020 133
- Gamblers Anonymous (international 12-step fellowship, find local meetings)