Last updated: May 2026 — James Whitfield, Erboristimediterranei
At Erboristimediterranei, we believe that gambling should always be an enjoyable form of entertainment, never a source of stress, harm, or financial difficulty. While our site at erboristimediterranei.com reviews non GamStop casinos for players in Great Britain and beyond, we take our responsibility to player welfare seriously. This page, maintained by site owner James Whitfield, is dedicated entirely to helping you gamble safely, recognise warning signs, and access the right support when you need it.
We want to be clear: if gambling stops being fun, it is time to step back. There is no shame in seeking help, and support is always available.
Gambling is strictly for adults aged 18 and over. We do not condone underage gambling in any form. Every casino reviewed on erboristimediterranei.com is expected to carry out robust age verification checks before allowing any player to deposit or play. If you are a parent or guardian, we strongly encourage you to use parental control tools such as Gamban, Net Nanny, or Bark to restrict access to gambling websites on shared or family devices.
Problem gambling can develop gradually and is not always easy to recognise in yourself. Below are some common warning signs that gambling may have become harmful:
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone you care about, please reach out for support. You do not need to be in crisis to ask for help.
Take a moment to honestly answer the following questions. If you answer yes to two or more, we strongly encourage you to speak to a professional organisation:
Most responsible casinos allow you to set daily, weekly, or monthly deposit limits directly within your account settings. Setting a limit before you play is one of the most effective ways to ensure gambling remains affordable and within your personal budget.
Reality check notifications remind you how long you have been playing and how much you have spent during a session. Enabling these alerts helps you stay aware of your activity and make conscious decisions about continuing to play.
A cooling-off period lets you take a short break from gambling, typically ranging from 24 hours to several weeks, without fully closing your account. This can be a useful first step if you feel your gambling is getting out of hand.
Self-exclusion allows you to block yourself from accessing a gambling site for a set period, or permanently. If you are a GB player registered with GamStop casinos, you can use the GamStop national self-exclusion scheme at gamstop.co.uk to exclude yourself from multiple operators at once. For non GamStop casinos specifically, contact each operator individually to request self-exclusion, or use third-party blocking software such as Gamban, which blocks gambling sites across all your devices.
You are never alone. The following organisations offer free, confidential, and non-judgmental support for anyone affected by problem gambling:
If you are in immediate distress, please contact the Samaritans at any time on 116 123 (free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
Gambling should always be a choice, never a compulsion. James Whitfield and the entire team at Erboristimediterranei are committed to providing honest, balanced information while putting player welfare first. If you ever feel that gambling is no longer a form of entertainment for you, please use the tools and resources on this page. Help is available, and reaching out is always the right decision.