Responsible Gaming

Keep Gambling in Perspective

Gambling should be entertainment and never a source of income, a way to recover debt or a substitute for financial planning. Set a budget before play, track time and spending, and never chase a loss.

Warning Signs

Take action if gambling is taking more time or money than planned, affecting work or relationships, causing secrecy or borrowing, or being used to escape stress. Stop playing and seek independent help if control is becoming difficult.

Personal Limits

Vave customers can ask support to set deposit, loss and wager limits for daily, weekly or monthly periods. Limits should be chosen before play and based only on money that can safely be lost.

Cooling-Off

The current terms describe cooling-off periods of one week, one month, three months or six months. While active, deposits and promotional offers are blocked, but remaining funds may be withdrawn subject to account and verification rules. The account reactivates after the selected period.

Self-Exclusion

Self-exclusion periods in the current terms are six months, nine months or one year. The account is disabled and promotions stop for the selected period. Customers can contact support@vave.com to request exclusion or a permanent stop.

Protecting Minors

Vave is for adults aged 18 or over. Account credentials and payment methods must not be shared with a child. Families can use device-level blocking, parental controls and separate user profiles to reduce unauthorised access.

Independent Help in Ireland

For confidential Irish support, contact Gambling Care on 1800 936 725, available 24 hours a day. Extern Problem Gambling provides specialist support on 089 241 5401. Gamblers Anonymous Ireland lists local meetings and regional contacts.

The HSE Drugs and Alcohol Helpline can be reached on 1800 459 459, Monday to Friday, 9:30am–5:30pm. In an immediate emotional crisis, Samaritans Ireland is available on 116 123.

Irish Regulatory Context

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland publishes player-safety guidance and an up-to-date directory of support services.

Take Action Now

If gambling no longer feels like entertainment, stop, set account restrictions and speak to someone you trust or an independent support service. Do not wait for losses or stress to become more severe.