Responsible Gaming

Gambling should be a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose. Always set limits, stay in control, and remember that the outcome is never guaranteed.

Age Verification

In Great Britain, you must be 18 years of age or older to gamble legally. Licensed operators are required to verify your age and identity before you can deposit or play. Underage gambling is illegal and harmful.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone else, it may be time to seek help:

• Chasing losses — trying to win back money you have lost
• Hiding gambling activity or lying about how much time or money is spent
• Gambling with money meant for bills, rent, or essentials
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to cut down or stop
• Borrowing money, selling possessions, or using credit to gamble
• Neglecting work, study, family, or social responsibilities
• Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or low mood
• Repeatedly failing to stop when you planned to

Self-Help Tools

Most licensed betting sites offer practical tools to help you stay in control. Use them before you need them:

• Deposit limits — cap how much you can add to your account per day, week, or month
• Loss limits — set a maximum amount you are willing to lose over a chosen period
• Reality checks — receive on-screen reminders of how long you have been playing
• Time-outs — take a short break from gambling for 24 hours up to several weeks
• Self-exclusion — block access to your account or multiple sites for a set period
• Account closure — permanently close an account if gambling is no longer safe for you

Support Organizations

If you need immediate or confidential support, contact the organisation relevant to your location:

• United Kingdom: GamCare — www.gamcare.org.uk | National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133
• United Kingdom: GamStop — www.gamstop.co.uk | Free self-exclusion from UK licensed sites
• 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
• Other countries: Use the most relevant national problem gambling organisation for your jurisdiction. A quick search for “problem gambling help [your country]” will direct you to local support.

Seek Help

If you think you have a gambling problem — or if someone you care about does — please seek help today. You are not alone, and support is free, confidential, and available now. Talking to a trusted friend, family member, or a professional organisation is a first step toward regaining control.