Responsible Gaming
1. Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
Gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, similar to going to the cinema or watching live sports. It should never be considered as a way to make money or solve financial problems. The odds are always in favour of the betting operator, and losing money is an expected part of gambling. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
2. Age Verification
All gambling services in the United Kingdom are restricted to individuals aged 18 years and over. If you are under 18, you must not use any betting apps or gambling services featured on this website. Age verification is a legal requirement and is strictly enforced by all licensed operators.
3. Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following, you may be developing a problem with gambling:
- Spending more money or time gambling than intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to win back money you've lost
- Hiding your gambling activity from friends, family, or partners
- Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, depression, or other difficult emotions
- Neglecting work, education, family, or social responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
- Experiencing mood swings or irritability when unable to gamble
- Feeling a constant urge to gamble with increasing amounts of money
- Failed attempts to cut down or stop gambling
- Lying about the extent of your gambling to others
4. Self-Help Tools Available
Most licensed betting operators provide the following tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount of money you are willing to lose in a defined period
- Betting Limits: Restrict the maximum stake you can place on individual bets
- Reality Checks: Receive regular notifications reminding you how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
- Time-Out: Take a break from gambling for a set period (days or weeks) while retaining your account
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily close your account for a prolonged period (typically 6 months to several years)
We strongly encourage you to utilise these tools if you feel your gambling is becoming problematic.
5. Support Organisations
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, please reach out to one of these trusted support organisations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free counselling and support for problem gamblers
www.gamcare.org.uk
Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential, 24/7) - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling in Great Britain
www.gamstop.co.uk
Once registered, you will be excluded from all GamStop-participating operators for a period of your choosing (6 months minimum to 5 years maximum) - Gamblers Anonymous – Free peer-support groups across the UK
Phone: 0330 094 0322 - National Debtline – Free debt advice if gambling has caused financial difficulties
Phone: 0808 808 4000
International Support Resources
- 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
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – www.bzga.de
6. Seek Help Today
If you believe you have a gambling problem, please seek help immediately. Problem gambling is a serious condition that can affect your mental health, relationships, and financial security. The support organisations listed above are confidential, free, and available to help you. There is no shame in asking for support – many people have successfully overcome gambling problems with professional help.
Remember: gambling should be fun and entertaining. If it stops being fun, it's time to take action.