Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
We believe that gambling should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please gamble responsibly and within your means.
If you find yourself struggling with your gambling habits, help and support are available.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to access betting services in the United Kingdom. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal age requirement in your jurisdiction before engaging with any gambling activities.
Parents and guardians: please be aware of the gambling services available and monitor young people's online activities.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following behaviours in yourself or someone you know, it may be time to seek help:
- Gambling with money you cannot afford to lose
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money
- Hiding your gambling activities or lying about the amount you gamble
- Neglecting family, work, or other responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed when unable to gamble
- Continuously increasing stakes or time spent gambling
- Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling
- Using gambling as an escape from problems or negative emotions
Self-Help Tools & Features
Many betting operators offer tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified period
- Loss Limits: Cap the amount you're willing to lose
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders about how long you've been gambling
- Time-Out/Cool-Off Periods: Take a break from gambling for a set duration
- Self-Exclusion: Permanently or temporarily close your account(s)
We encourage you to use these tools and speak with operators about the options available to you.
Support Organizations & Resources
United Kingdom
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GamCare – Free confidential support and counselling for problem gambling
www.gamcare.org.uk
Telephone: 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential, 24/7) -
GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
www.gamstop.co.uk
Self-exclude from all licensed online gambling operators in the UK -
Gamblers Anonymous – Support groups for problem gamblers
Telephone: 0330 094 0322 -
National Problem Gambling Clinic – Specialised NHS treatment service
NHS Service Information
International Support Services
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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
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 -
Germany – Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
Information and support for problem gambling in German-speaking regions
If You Need Help
Problem gambling can affect anyone, regardless of background or circumstance. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please reach out for help today. Support is confidential, non-judgmental, and available 24/7.
Remember: seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Recovery is possible.
Contact GamCare on 0808 8020 133 or visit www.gamcare.org.uk for immediate support.