Policies · responsible play
Responsible play at the Kvaløya Veranda.
Last reviewed: July 2026.
The small casino veranda on the south face of the station is one amenity of the house, run in the same quiet register as the sauna and the kitchen. It exists to be enjoyed by adult house guests as part of a longer stay, never as the reason to visit, and never as a solution to anything outside itself. These notes describe how the room is run, and where to find help if play stops being play.
Who may enter
Entry is restricted to guests aged 18 or over. Guests who look under 25 will be asked to show identification at the door; a passport, a national identity card or a driving licence are all accepted. Anyone unable or unwilling to show identification will be asked to enjoy the rest of the house instead, the sauna raft is open until dusk, the reading room until late.
How the room is kept
The veranda opens at eight each evening. Table stakes are kept modest and are the same for every guest at the table. The dealer will not extend credit of any kind, will not open a line of play against a room bill, and will not accept requests to raise stakes above the posted ceiling of the room. Sessions are broken every hour by a natural pause, a fresh deck, a change of dealer, a cup of coffee from the counter next door. Guests are always welcome to step out and walk the shore.
Setting your own limits
Before you sit down, decide two things: how much you are content to spend on an evening of play, and how long you would like to stay at the table. Tell the dealer if you would like to be reminded when either limit is reached; they will do so quietly. If you would prefer not to be admitted to the veranda for the rest of your stay, let the front desk know at any time and we shall note it in the logbook.
Signs to watch for
Play is a small pleasure among others. It stops being that when you find yourself thinking about it outside the room, spending more than you meant to, borrowing to continue, hiding it from the people you travel with, or feeling low or anxious in connection with it. If any of that is familiar, please take a step back and talk to someone.
Where to find help
In Norway, free and confidential support is available from two long-standing services. Both offer information in several languages and can help you think through the next step:
If you would like to speak to someone at the house, ask for the duty keeper at the front desk. We will listen, and we will help you find whichever of the above is the right first call for you.