Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment

Gambling is a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial difficulties. Always gamble responsibly, with money you can afford to lose, and never chase losses. If gambling stops being fun, it’s time to take a break and seek support.

Age Verification

In Great Britain, you must be 18 years old or over to gamble. All licensed betting sites are required to verify your age and identity before you can deposit or play. If you are under 18, or below the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction, you must not gamble. It is illegal for minors to participate in any form of gambling.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can develop gradually. Recognising the signs early is important. Ask yourself if any of the following apply to you or someone you know:

• Chasing losses by continuing to gamble to win back money
• Hiding gambling activity from family, friends, or colleagues
• Spending more money or time gambling than intended
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
• Neglecting work, studies, relationships, or personal responsibilities due to gambling
• Feeling anxious, guilty, irritable, or depressed about gambling
• Lying about wins, losses, or the amount of time spent gambling
• Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or other problems
• Being unable to stop or reduce gambling despite repeated attempts
• Experiencing withdrawal-like symptoms when trying to cut down

If you recognise several of these signs in yourself or a loved one, please seek help as soon as possible.

Self-Help Tools

Licensed UK betting sites offer a range of safer gambling tools to help you stay in control. These tools are free, easy to use, and available in your account settings:

• Deposit limits – set daily, weekly, or monthly caps on how much you can deposit
• Loss limits – limit the amount you can lose over a set 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 to several weeks
• Self-exclusion – block yourself from a specific site or all UK-licensed sites via GamStop

Using these tools is a sign of strength, not weakness. They are designed to help you keep gambling fun and within your control.

Support Organisations

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

• United Kingdom: GamCare – www.gamcare.org.uk
• United Kingdom (self-exclusion): GamStop – www.gamstop.co.uk
• 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 regions: Please contact your local national responsible gambling organisation or health service for support.

Seek Help

If you have a gambling problem or are worried about someone else, please seek help today. You are not alone, and recovery is possible. Contact one of the organisations listed above, speak to a trusted friend or professional, and use the self-exclusion tools available to you. Taking the first step can make all the difference.