Responsible Gaming

The hunt is a game; treat it like one

Before the Hunt

Catfish Hunters is pure entertainment, not an income. Real-money play carries risk, and the chase can hook you deeper than planned. If the reels start dragging down your budget or your mood, cut the line and ask for help. Support answers at every hour, and there's no shame in taking the rope someone throws you.

Warning Signs Below the Surface

Trouble often lurks out of sight. Compare yourself honestly to the markers here.

  • 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

Keeping the Chase in Check

Set Your Catch Limit

Hunt only with money you can lose and stop at your mark.

Watch the Depth Gauge

A time cap keeps a short trip from turning into hours.

Don't Chase the One That Got Away

A loss won't swim back through bigger bets, so let it go.

Surface for Air

Regular breaks clear your head and keep the hunt fun.

A Straight Self-Check

No one's watching, so answer straight. Based on the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI), landing on “yes” for two or more is a sign to contact one of the organizations 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 isn't a diagnosis. For a proper assessment, call GamCare (0808 8020 133) or your local gambling helpline.