Playing responsibly

Before you play

• Set a budget for the evening, and treat it as the price of the entertainment, like a ticket for a show.
• Decide on a length of time too, and check the clock now and then.
• Never play with money meant for something else, and never borrow to play.

While you play

• When the budget is reached, the game is over: do not try to win it back. Every spin is independent, and playing on to recover a loss only adds to what you spend.
• Take breaks: at Epiphany, the bar, the kitchen and the night’s show are a few steps away.
• Bear in mind that alcohol blurs your sense of budget and time.
• If you use autoplay, limit the number of spins.

Signs to watch for

Gaming stops being fun when it becomes a source of strain. A few signs should give pause:

• Regularly playing longer or spending more than planned.
• Playing on to win back what you have lost.
• Thinking about gaming when you are not playing, or hiding what you spend on it.
• Playing to escape a worry or a hard moment.

If you recognise yourself in these, take a break and talk to someone close or to a health professional. The floor staff can also help you stop a session.

The house rules

• The gaming area is for adults only, and identification may be asked for.
• The house reserves the right to end a session.
• The floor staff are there to explain the machines and answer your questions.

Frequently asked

How do I set a gaming budget?

Before you play, decide what you are ready to spend in the evening, as for any night out, and stop when you reach it, even if you have won along the way.

Can I win back losses?

No: every spin is drawn at random and does not make up for earlier ones. Playing on to recover a loss raises what you spend without raising the odds.

Who can use the gaming area?

Adults only; identification may be asked for.