Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At South Bark Animal Rescue, we believe sweepstakes gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please play responsibly and within your means.
Remember: the house always has an edge, and there is no guaranteed way to win. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your state, whichever is higher) to participate in sweepstakes gaming on our site.
We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of age at any time. If you are under the legal age in your jurisdiction, please do not participate.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following, you may have a gambling problem. Please seek help:
- Constantly thinking about gambling or past gaming sessions
- Needing to spend more money to achieve the same level of excitement
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Lying to family, friends, or others about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Hiding gambling activity or concealing the extent of your participation
- Neglecting family, work, school, or other important responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money or using credit to fund gambling activities
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to reduce gambling
- Gambling as an escape from stress, anxiety, depression, or other emotional problems
- Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Many responsible gaming platforms offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose
- Time Limits: Set limits on how long you can play in a session
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders about how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Self-Exclusion: Exclude yourself from gaming for a set period if you feel you are losing control
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop playing entirely
Contact our customer support team for more information about implementing these tools on our platform.
Get Help — Support Organizations
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Here are trusted resources:
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (Available 24/7)
Free, confidential support and referrals to treatment services
International Resources
- Canada — Responsible Gambling Council
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org - United Kingdom — GamCare
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk - United Kingdom — GamStop (National Self-Exclusion Scheme)
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk - Australia — Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Take Action Today
If you think you may have a problem with gambling, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in reaching out — help is available and recovery is possible.
Contact the National Council on Problem Gambling at 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) for confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You can also speak with a trained counselor who can provide guidance, treatment referrals, and support resources.