Responsible Gambling MCP

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides tools for responsible gambling budget calculation and habit assessment. This tool helps users make informed financial decisions about gambling and promotes safe, enjoyable gaming practices.

Features

🧮 Budget Calculator

• Calculate safe gambling budgets based on financial situation
• Determine daily, weekly, and monthly limits
• Identify warning flags in spending patterns
• Aligned with responsible gambling best practices

📊 Habit Assessment

• Evaluate gambling frequency and patterns
• Assess risk level (Low, Moderate, High)
• Receive personalized recommendations
• Identify potential problem gambling indicators

Responsible Gambling Principles

This tool is built on these core principles:

1. Never gamble with money you need for essentials - Rent, food, and utilities must never be at risk
2. Set limits and stick to them - Once your daily limit is reached, stop playing
3. Never chase losses - Accept losses as entertainment costs, not debts
4. Keep emergency funds intact - Gambling should never impact your financial safety net
5. Seek help if needed - Problem gambling is treatable

Support Resources

If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling:

• GamCare (UK): https://www.gamcare.org.uk/
• National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) (US): https://www.ncpg.org/
• Gamblers Anonymous: https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/
• Wolfbet Responsible Gambling Guide: https://wolfbet.com/blog/responsible-gambling-how-much-money-can-you-afford-to-spend-on-casino-entertainment/

Compliance

This tool is designed to support:

• UK Gambling Commission guidelines
• Malta Gaming Authority regulations
• Responsible gambling best practices
• Financial health and wellbeing

Technical Details

• Language: TypeScript
• Runtime: Node.js 18+
• MCP Version: Compatible with MCP 1.0+
• Protocol: Stdio-based transport

Development

Project Structure

responsible-gambling-mcp/
├── src/
│   └── index.ts              # Main MCP server implementation
├── dist/                     # Compiled JavaScript (generated)
├── package.json              # Dependencies and scripts
├── tsconfig.json             # TypeScript configuration
├── LICENSE                   # MIT License
└── README.md                 # This file

Building

npm run build

Development with watch mode

npm run watch

Author

Wolfbet - Promoting responsible gaming since 2024

Disclaimer

This tool is provided for educational and planning purposes. It is not financial or psychological advice. If you believe you have a gambling problem, please seek help from professional resources listed above. Gambling should only be done with money you can afford to lose and should never impact your financial wellbeing.

Changelog

v1.0.0 (2024)

• Initial release
• Budget calculator with warning flags
• Gambling habits assessment tool
• Integration with responsible gambling resources

Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+
• npm or yarn

Setup

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/wolfbetcomcasino-prog/responsible-gambling-mcp.git
cd responsible-gambling-mcp

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Build the project:

npm run build

Usage

Running the Server

npm start

Or with development mode:

npm run dev

Using with Claude

Add to your Claude configuration file (~/.claude/config.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "responsible-gambling": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/dist/index.js"]
    }
  }
}

Available Tools

1. calculate_gambling_budget

Calculate a safe gambling budget based on your financial situation.

Parameters:

• monthly_income (number): Your monthly net income (after taxes)
• fixed_expenses (number): Total fixed monthly expenses (rent, utilities, insurance, etc.)
• emergency_fund (number): Current balance in emergency fund
• savings_goals (number): Monthly amount allocated to savings goals
• entertainment_budget (number): Total monthly entertainment budget

Example:

monthly_income: 3000
fixed_expenses: 1500
emergency_fund: 9000
savings_goals: 300
entertainment_budget: 300

Output includes:

• Recommended monthly gambling budget
• Daily limit
• Weekly limit
• Warning flags if any conditions detected

2. assess_gambling_habits

Assess your gambling habits and receive personalized recommendations.

Parameters:

• frequency (string): How often you gamble (never, rarely, monthly, weekly, several-times-weekly, daily)
• exceeded_intention (boolean): Have you gambled more than intended?
• attempted_cutback (boolean): Have you tried to cut back?
• gambles_for_escape (boolean): Do you gamble to escape problems?

Output includes:

• Risk level assessment (Low, Moderate, High)
• Personalized recommendations
• Links to support resources

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details