Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not a Way to Earn Money

Gambling is intended as a form of entertainment, not a source of income or a way to recover debts. Always play within your means, set limits on time and money, and never gamble more than you can afford to lose. If gambling stops being fun, it may be time to take a break and seek support.

Age Verification

In Great Britain, you must be 18 years or older to gamble. It is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to gamble online or in land-based venues. All licensed operators are required to verify your age and identity before you can deposit or play. If you share a device or payment method, use parental controls and account safeguards to prevent underage access.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can develop gradually. Consider these signs:

• Chasing losses by betting more to try to win back money
• Hiding gambling activity or lying about time and money spent
• Gambling until your last pound is gone
• Borrowing money, selling possessions, or using bills money to gamble
• Neglecting work, study, family, or relationships due to gambling
• Feeling anxious, guilty, irritable, or depressed about gambling
• Being unable to stop or cut down despite wanting to
• Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or other problems

If you recognise several of these signs in yourself or someone else, please seek help. Support is free, confidential, and available now.

Self-Help Tools

Most licensed gambling sites in Great Britain offer practical tools to help you stay in control:

• Deposit limits — set daily, weekly, or monthly caps on how much you can pay in
• Loss limits — cap the amount you can lose over a set period
• Reality checks — receive on-screen reminders of how long you have been playing
• Time-out / cool-off periods — take a short break from your account for 24 hours to several weeks
• Self-exclusion — block yourself from a specific operator or from all UK-licensed sites via GamStop for 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years
• Account history and activity statements — review your deposits, withdrawals, and bets to understand your behaviour

Support Organisations

If you need to talk to someone, these organisations provide free, confidential advice and support. For UK residents, start with GamCare or GamStop.

United Kingdom

• GamCare — National Gambling Helpline, live chat, and treatment services.
  Website: www.gamcare.org.uk | Phone: 0808 8020 133
• GamStop — Free self-exclusion scheme for UK-licensed online gambling sites.
  Website: www.gamstop.co.uk

Australia

• Gambling Help Online — Free support, counselling, and self-help tools.
  Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au | Phone: 1800 858 858

Canada

• Responsible Gambling Council — Prevention, education, and support resources.
  Website: www.responsiblegambling.org

United States

• National Council on Problem Gambling — Helpline and resources for problem gambling.
  Website: www.ncpgambling.org | Phone: 1-800-GAMBLER

Germany

• Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — Information and help for gambling addiction.
  Website: www.bzga.de | Phone: 0800 1 37 27 00

Other Countries

Outside the regions above, please contact your national gambling support or mental health organisation. Many countries have a dedicated gambling helpline or addiction service. You can also ask your doctor or local health service for a referral.

If You Have a Problem, Seek Help

Gambling problems are treatable, and reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you, or someone you care about, is struggling with gambling, contact one of the organisations listed above today. Help is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day in many cases.

This website encourages responsible gambling. We only promote licensed operators that provide player protection tools. Always gamble responsibly and within your limits.