Responsible Gaming
Gambling should always be a form of entertainment — never a way to earn money or solve financial problems. The odds are designed so that the house always has an edge, and over time, you are likely to lose. Please gamble responsibly, set limits, and never bet more than you can comfortably afford to lose.
Age Verification
In Great Britain, you must be 18 years of age or older to gamble. It is illegal for anyone under 18 to participate in any form of gambling activity, whether online or in person. Always verify your age and identity when opening a betting account. Operators are required by law to check that you meet the legal age requirement before you can deposit or place a bet.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you or someone you know is experiencing any of the following, it may indicate that gambling has become a problem:
- Chasing losses — trying to win back money you have lost by betting more.
- Hiding gambling activity from family, friends, or colleagues.
- Spending more time or money on gambling than you intended.
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling.
- Neglecting work, studies, or personal relationships because of gambling.
- Feeling anxious, guilty, or depressed about your gambling.
- Lying about how much you gamble or how often.
- Being unable to stop or reduce gambling despite wanting to.
Self-Help Tools
Most reputable betting sites in the UK offer practical tools to help you stay in control. We encourage you to use them:
- Deposit limits — set a maximum amount you can deposit per day, week, or month.
- Loss limits — cap the total amount you are willing to lose over a set period.
- Reality checks — receive on-screen reminders of how long you have been playing and how much you have spent.
- Time-outs — take a short break from gambling, typically 24 hours to 6 weeks.
- Self-exclusion — block yourself from a specific operator for a longer period (e.g., 6 months to 5 years).
- Account history — regularly review your deposits, withdrawals, and bets to understand your behaviour.
Support Organizations
If you are in the UK, the following free and confidential services are available:
- GamCare — the leading UK provider of information, advice, and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. Visit www.gamcare.org.uk or call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 (24/7).
- GamStop — a free self-exclusion scheme that blocks you from all UK-licensed gambling websites and apps. Register at www.gamstop.co.uk.
If you are outside the UK, please contact your local responsible gambling organisation:
- 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 or call/text 1-800-GAMBLER
- Germany — Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA): www.bzga.de
- Other countries — please search for your national gambling support service or helpline. If you are unsure, GamCare's website offers links to international resources.
Seek Help
If you recognise any warning signs in yourself or someone you care about, please do not wait. Reach out to a professional support organisation today. Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7 in many countries. Remember: asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. You are not alone, and recovery is possible.