Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment

Gambling is intended as a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial difficulties. Always play with money you can afford to lose, and never chase losses. If gambling stops being fun, seek help.

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, and we strongly encourage parents and guardians to use parental controls and monitor online activity. All licensed operators are required to verify your age before allowing you to play. If you believe an underage person is gambling, please contact the operator or support services.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognise any of the following in yourself or someone you know, it may be time to seek support:

• Chasing losses — trying to win back money you have lost.
• Hiding gambling activity from family or friends.
• Spending more time or money on gambling than intended.
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble.
• Feeling anxious, guilty, or irritable when trying to cut down.
• Neglecting work, studies, or relationships due to gambling.
• Lying about how much you gamble or how much you lose.
• Using gambling as an escape from stress or other problems.

Self-Help Tools

Most licensed betting sites in the UK offer responsible gambling tools. Use them to stay in control:

• Deposit limits — set a maximum amount you can deposit per day, week, or month.
• Loss limits — cap how much you can lose within a given period.
• Reality checks — receive pop-up reminders after a set time showing how long you have been playing.
• Time-outs — take a short break from gambling for 24 hours, a week, or longer.
• Self-exclusion — block yourself from a specific site or all UK-licensed sites via GAMSTOP for 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years.

Support Organisations

If gambling is affecting you or someone you care about, free and confidential help is available from these organisations:

• United Kingdom: GamCare — National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (available 24/7). GAMSTOP — Free self-exclusion from UK online gambling sites.
• Australia: Gambling Help Online — Free support and counselling, 1800 858 858.
• Canada: Responsible Gambling Council — Resources and support for safer play.
• United States: National Council on Problem Gambling — Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — Information and help for gambling addiction.
• Other countries: Please search for your national responsible gambling organisation or contact a local mental health service. Many jurisdictions offer a free helpline and self-exclusion schemes.

Seek Help Today

If you think you have a problem with gambling, do not wait. Contact a support organisation above, speak to a trusted friend or family member, and consider using self-exclusion tools. You are not alone, and help is available — free, confidential, and without judgement.