Responsible Gaming
Gambling should always be a form of entertainment — never a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please gamble responsibly and within your means.
Age Verification
In Great Britain, you must be 18 years of age or older to gamble. It is illegal for anyone under 18 to participate in gambling activities. Always verify your age and identity when creating an account.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
- Chasing losses — trying to win back money you have lost
- Hiding your gambling from family or friends
- Spending more than you can afford to lose
- Neglecting work, studies, or family responsibilities
- Lying about how much time or money you spend gambling
- Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
- Feeling anxious, guilty, or irritable when not gambling
- Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or depression
Self-Help Tools
Most licensed betting sites offer practical tools to help you stay in control, including:
- Deposit limits — set a maximum amount you can deposit per day, week, or month
- Loss limits — restrict how much you can lose in a set period
- Reality checks — receive regular reminders of how long you have been playing
- Self-exclusion — block yourself from a site for a chosen period or permanently
- Time-outs — take a short break from gambling for 24 hours to several weeks
Support Organisations
If you are in Great Britain, the following free and confidential services can help:
- GamCare (UK) — helpline and live chat for anyone affected by gambling
- GamStop (UK) — free self-exclusion scheme for UK-licensed online gambling
For visitors outside the UK, please contact your national organisation:
- Gambling Help Online (Australia)
- Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
- National Council on Problem Gambling (US)
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (Germany)
- Other countries: please find your local national problem gambling helpline or support service.
Seek Help
If you think you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, please seek help today. You are not alone, and support is available 24/7. Contact GamCare, GamStop, or your national helpline now.