Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
Betting and casino games should only ever be viewed as entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. While gambling can be enjoyable when done responsibly, it carries real risks. Please gamble within your means and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
In the United Kingdom, you must be at least 18 years of age to participate in gambling activities, including betting on sports and casino games.
If you are under 18, please do not use betting services. If you are a parent or guardian concerned about a young person's gambling, please reach out to the support organisations listed below.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone else, it may be time to seek support:
- Gambling more frequently or with larger amounts than intended
- Feeling anxious or irritable when unable to gamble
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money
- Lying to family, friends or professionals about gambling activity
- Gambling to escape problems, stress or negative emotions
- Spending more time or money on gambling than originally planned
- Neglecting work, relationships or hobbies due to gambling
- Borrowing money or accumulating debt to fund gambling
- Experiencing financial difficulties or arrears
- Attempting to reduce or quit gambling without success
Self-Help Tools & Protective Measures
Most responsible betting sites offer built-in tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly).
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose within a specified timeframe.
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders about how long you have been gambling and how much you have spent.
- Session Time Limits: Automatically log out after a set duration to prevent prolonged gambling sessions.
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from a betting site, preventing you from accessing your account.
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop gambling entirely.
These tools are available through your account settings on most betting platforms. Use them proactively to maintain responsible gambling habits.
Support Organisations & Help Services
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help and support are available. Please reach out to one of these organisations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free, confidential support and information
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (freephone, 8am–midnight, daily) - GamStop – The National Self-Exclusion Scheme
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Self-exclude from all UKGC-licensed gambling operators - National Problem Gambling Clinic – NHS-funded specialist service in London
Telephone: 020 7054 2000 - Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support meetings
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
Other Countries
- 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
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – www.bzga.de
Need Help?
If you are experiencing problems with gambling, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in asking for support—many people have successfully overcome problem gambling with professional assistance.
Contact one of the organisations above today. Support is free, confidential, and available to anyone who needs it.
Gambling should be fun. If it stops being fun, stop gambling and get help.