Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
Gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, similar to going to the cinema or watching a live event. 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 there is no guaranteed way to win.
Please gamble responsibly and within your means. Only bet what you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to gamble in the United Kingdom. This is a legal requirement under the Gambling Act 2005.
If you are under 18, gambling is illegal and can cause serious harm to your development and wellbeing. Parents and guardians should monitor young people's online activities and use parental controls where available.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop quickly and affect your mental health, relationships, and finances. If you recognise any of the following signs, please seek help:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to try to recover money you've lost
- Gambling with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
- Hiding your gambling from family, friends, or colleagues
- Neglecting work, education, or personal responsibilities due to gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when unable to gamble
- Using gambling to escape problems or difficult emotions
- Borrowing money or getting into debt to fund gambling
- Lying about the time or money spent gambling
- Failed attempts to reduce or control gambling
- Experiencing relationship conflicts due to gambling habits
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gambling Features
Most reputable betting operators provide tools to help you maintain control over your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose within a specified period
- Reality Checks: Receive reminders about how long you have been gambling and how much you have spent
- Time Limits: Set a maximum duration for your gambling session
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from an operator's platform
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop gambling
We strongly encourage you to use these tools to help manage your gambling responsibly.
Support Organisations
If you are experiencing difficulties with gambling, professional support is available. Please reach out to one of the following organisations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare - Free confidential support and counselling for problem gambling
www.gamcare.org.uk
National Problem Gambling Clinic: 0808 8020 133 - GamStop - The national self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
www.gamstop.co.uk
Allows you to self-exclude from all online gambling operators at once - Gamblers Anonymous - Support group meetings across the UK
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
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) - www.bzga.de
If You Need Help
Problem gambling is a serious issue, but recovery is possible with the right support. Please do not suffer in silence.
Whether you need advice, counselling, or practical support, the organisations listed above offer confidential, non-judgmental assistance. Contacting them is a positive step towards regaining control.
Remember: seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.