Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
We believe that gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, similar to going to the cinema or watching a sporting event. It should never be considered as a way to make money or solve financial problems. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and always set limits before you start playing.
Age Verification
All gambling operators in the UK are legally required to verify that users are at least 18 years of age before allowing access to betting services. If you are under 18, you must not use any betting or gambling services featured on this website.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. If you recognise any of the following signs in your own behaviour, it may be time to seek help:
- Chasing losses by betting more money to recover what you've lost
- Hiding your gambling activity from family, friends, or partners
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Neglecting work, education, family, or social commitments due to gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to reduce gambling
- Borrowing money or getting into debt to fund gambling
- Lying about the extent of your gambling activities
- Using gambling to escape problems or relieve stress
- Failed attempts to cut down or stop gambling
- Experiencing relationship problems due to gambling
Self-Help Tools & Controls
Most reputable betting operators offer tools to help you maintain control. These include:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose during a session or time period
- Time Limits: Set reminders or automatic session timeouts to prevent extended gambling sessions
- Reality Checks: Request pop-up notifications during play to remind you how long you've been gambling
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from using a betting service
Use these tools proactively to help you stay in control of your gambling.
Support Organisations
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Please contact one of the following organisations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare — Free confidential advice and support
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) - GamStop — National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk - Gamblers Anonymous — Peer support and 12-step programme
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
International Support
- Australia: Gambling Help Online
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au - Canada: Responsible Gambling Council
www.responsiblegambling.org - United States: National Council on Problem Gambling
www.ncpgambling.org
Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
Need Help? Reach Out Today
If you are concerned about your gambling, or that of someone close to you, please don't hesitate to contact one of the support organisations listed above. Help is confidential, non-judgmental, and available 24/7. Recovery is possible, and support is just a phone call away.