Responsible Gaming

Gaming Should Be Entertainment

Gambling should be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. The odds are always in favour of the house, and you should only gamble with money you can afford to lose. Please remember that no betting system or strategy can guarantee a win.

Age Verification

By accessing gambling services, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age or the legal age for gambling in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher. Gambling is strictly prohibited for anyone under 18 in the UK. It is your responsibility to comply with all local laws and regulations.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Please be aware of these warning signs that may indicate problem gambling:

• Chasing losses: Continuing to gamble to recover money you've lost
• Hiding gambling activity: Keeping your gambling secret from family or friends
• Increasing stakes: Needing to gamble with larger amounts to feel the same excitement
• Loss of control: Being unable to stop or reduce your gambling
• Neglecting responsibilities: Gambling affecting work, study, or relationships
• Using gambling to escape: Gambling to cope with stress, anxiety, or depression
• Financial problems: Borrowing money or spending more than you can afford
• Unsuccessful attempts to quit: Trying and failing to cut down or stop gambling
• Irritability when not gambling: Feeling anxious or irritable when unable to gamble

If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or others, help is available.

Self-Help Tools

Most reputable gambling operators provide tools to help you stay in control:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Set a limit on how much you're willing to lose
• Bet Limits: Restrict the maximum stake on individual bets
• Reality Checks: Receive notifications of how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
• Time-Out: Take a temporary break from gambling for a set period
• Self-Exclusion: Exclude yourself from gambling services for an extended period (typically 6 months or more)

Use these tools proactively to manage your gambling activity.

Support and Help Organizations

If you or someone you know needs help with gambling, these organisations offer confidential support:

United Kingdom

• GamCare: Free, confidential support and counselling for problem gambling
  www.gamcare.org.uk
  Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential)
• GamStop: National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling in Great Britain
  www.gamstop.co.uk
• Gamblers Anonymous: Support groups for problem gamblers
  www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk

International Support

• Australia – Gambling Help Online: Free counselling and support
  www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
• Canada – Responsible Gambling Council: Information and resources
  www.responsiblegambling.org
• United States – National Council on Problem Gambling: Helpline and resources
  www.ncpgambling.org
  Phone: 1-800-522-4700 (confidential)
• Germany – Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA): Prevention and counselling information
  www.bzga.de

Need Help? Reach Out Today

If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please seek help immediately. Problem gambling affects not only the individual but also their family and loved ones. Help is confidential, free, and available 24/7 through the organisations listed above.

Remember: There is no shame in asking for help. Recovery is possible.