Our Commitment

Responsible Gaming

Next Travel is built on the principle that casino entertainment should be safe, legal and enjoyable. This page provides comprehensive information about Polish gambling laws, responsible gaming practices, and where to seek help if you or someone you know needs support.

Gambling Can Be Harmful — Know Your Limits
Gambling should only ever be entertainment — not a source of income or a way to solve financial problems. If you are gambling to relieve stress, borrowing money to gamble, missing work or family commitments because of gambling, or feeling out of control — please stop and seek free confidential help immediately.

Free 24/7 Gambling Helpline (Poland): 801 889 880 — Telefoniczna Linia Pomocy Hazardowej
Online: hazard.org.pl · parpa.pl
What We Do

Our Responsible Gaming Commitments

Age Verification

We display age gate verification on every page. Minimum age is 18+ as required by Polish law. Casino hotels verify ID at entry.

Land-Based Venues Only

Every venue on this website is a physical, land-based casino hotel. We do not feature, recommend or facilitate any other form of gaming.

Licensed Venues Only

Every casino property we feature holds a current licence from the Polish Ministry of Finance. We independently verify all partnerships.

Guest Wellbeing First

Our team is trained to refer guests to support resources. We will never pressure guests to gamble or promote excessive play.

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Set Personal Limits
Before visiting a casino, decide in advance how much money and time you are willing to spend. Treat any losses as the cost of entertainment — never chase losses. Once your limit is reached, walk away.
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Time Management
Casino environments are designed to be immersive. Set a phone alarm before entering. Take regular breaks, eat a full meal, and remember that fatigue impairs judgment. The casino will be there tomorrow — your wellbeing matters more.
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Manage Your Money
Only gamble with money you can afford to lose. Never use credit cards, loans or money set aside for rent, bills or family needs. Leave bank cards at your room and carry only your pre-agreed cash limit.
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Understand the Games
All casino games have a house edge — the casino always has a mathematical advantage. No system, strategy or "lucky streak" changes long-term odds. Understanding this helps you play for enjoyment rather than profit expectation.
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Know When to Stop
Winning a large sum is not a sign to keep playing — it is a moment to consider stopping and enjoying your good fortune. Gambling when tired, emotional, drunk or stressed leads to poor decisions and potential harm.
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Protect Others
Be mindful of how your gambling habits affect those around you. If a friend or family member shows signs of problem gambling, express concern calmly and direct them to the free helpline: 801 889 880.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognise any of the following in yourself or someone you know, please seek help. The gambling helpline (801 889 880) is confidential, free and available around the clock.

Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
Continuing to gamble despite repeated attempts to stop
Lying to family members about gambling activities
Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
Feeling restless or irritable when trying to reduce gambling
Gambling to escape problems, depression or anxiety
Chasing losses — gambling more to win back what was lost
Neglecting work, family, or health because of gambling
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Self-Exclusion

Under Polish law, any person can voluntarily register for self-exclusion from all licensed casinos in Poland. Once registered, casino operators are legally required to deny entry to the self-excluded individual. This is a powerful tool — use it if you feel you need a break.

gov.pl/web/finanse — Self-Exclusion Register Call Helpline: 801 889 880

Polish Gambling Law — Key Facts

Governing Law: Ustawa z dnia 19 listopada 2009 r. o grach hazardowych (Act of 19 November 2009 on Gambling Games), as amended — Dz.U. 2009 nr 201 poz. 1540.
Regulatory Authority: Ministerstwo Finansów (Ministry of Finance) — All casino licences are issued and supervised by the Department for Sector Taxes, Local Taxes and Tax on Games. Website: gov.pl/web/finanse
Location Requirement: Under Polish law, casinos must be located within hotels of at least 4-star classification or designated tourist facilities. This ensures a minimum standard of hospitality in all licensed venues.
Minimum Age: 18 years old. All casino operators are required by law to check government-issued photo ID before permitting entry to the gaming floor. There are no exceptions.
Legal Gaming in Poland: Polish law permits land-based casino gaming in licensed venues. Only the state-approved entity holds an online gaming concession. Next Travel exclusively promotes licensed physical casino hotels.
Self-Exclusion Register: The Rejestr Osób Wykluczonych z Uczestnictwa w Grach Hazardowych (Register of Persons Excluded from Gambling) is maintained by the Ministry of Finance. Registered individuals must be refused entry to all licensed casinos.
Casino Tax: Casino operators are required to pay 50% tax on gross gaming revenue, one of the highest gambling tax rates in Europe. Revenues support the state treasury and public services.
Number of Licensed Casinos: As of 2026, approximately 50 casino licences are active in Poland, spread across 25 cities. Each licence is subject to annual renewal and compliance inspection by the Ministry of Finance.
Official Support

Help & Support Resources

The following organisations provide free, confidential support for people affected by problem gambling in Poland and internationally.

Poland — 24/7 Helpline
Telefoniczna Linia Pomocy Hazardowej
Poland's primary confidential gambling help service. Free to call within Poland. Professional counsellors available around the clock for advice, crisis support and referral to local treatment centres.
801 889 880 24/7, Free within Poland hazard.org.pl
Poland — Treatment & Recovery
PARPA — Państwowa Agencja Rozwiązywania Problemów Alkoholowych
The National Agency for Problem Alcohol Resolution also provides support for problem gambling and behavioural addictions, with a national network of specialist treatment centres and counsellors.
+48 22 656 99 00 parpa.pl
Poland — Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Finance — Gambling Regulation
The Polish Ministry of Finance (Ministerstwo Finansów) oversees all casino licensing, the self-exclusion register, compliance enforcement and consumer protection in the gambling sector.
gov.pl/web/finanse ul. Świętokrzyska 12, 00-916 Warszawa
Poland — Psychiatry & CBT
National Programme for Mental Health
Poland's national mental health programme (Narodowy Program Ochrony Zdrowia Psychicznego) provides access to specialised treatment for gambling disorder, including cognitive-behavioural therapy at designated centres.
Referral via GP (lekarz rodzinny)
International — Support Group
Gamblers Anonymous Poland (GA)
The international peer support programme for problem gamblers. Free mutual help groups available across Polish cities. No fees, no professional credentials required — just a desire to stop gambling and a willingness to share.
gamblersanonymous.org Local groups in Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, Gdańsk
Poland — Tour Operator Registry
Polish Tourism Chamber (PIT)
Polska Izba Turystyki is the official trade body for tour operators in Poland. Membership confirms compliance with Polish tourism law, financial guarantees and consumer protection standards.
+48 22 827 84 81 pit.org.pl
Need Help Right Now?

Call the Free Gambling Helpline

801 889 880
Telefoniczna Linia Pomocy Hazardowej · Free within Poland · Available 24 hours / 7 days
Call Now hazard.org.pl
Policy Statement

Next Travel's Responsible Gaming Policy

Next Travel is a registered tour operator in Poland specialising in legal, licensed casino hotel experiences and offline entertainment. We operate exclusively within the framework established by the Polish Gambling Act of 19 November 2009 (Ustawa o grach hazardowych) and comply with all requirements of the Polish Ministry of Finance.

What we do: We promote, book and arrange stays at officially licensed casino hotels. We organise private events at licensed venues. We provide information about casino-hosted events. We curate luxury travel packages that include licensed casino entertainment as one element of a broader hospitality offering.

What we do not do: We do not operate or facilitate any form of remote or interactive gaming. We do not target vulnerable individuals or those with problem gambling issues. We do not advertise to persons under the age of 18. We do not provide credit for gaming purposes.

Our commitment to guests: We require all guests to confirm they are 18+ before accessing this website. Our team will never encourage guests to spend beyond their means or to continue gambling under duress. We proactively display responsible gaming information on every page and maintain this dedicated resource centre.

Regulatory notice: Next Travel is registered as a tour operator in the Rejestr organizatorów turystyki i przedsiębiorców ułatwiających nabywanie powiązanych usług turystycznych, maintained by the Marszałek Województwa Mazowieckiego. We operate under the applicable provisions of the Polish Act on Tourist Services.