Responsible Gaming
Gambling should always be a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Never bet more than you can afford to lose, and never chase losses. If gambling stops being fun, it’s time to step back and seek help.
Age Verification
In Great Britain, you must be 18 years or older to gamble legally. All licensed betting sites require age verification before you can deposit or play. If you are under 18, or under the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction, do not attempt to gamble online.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
You may be developing a problem if you:
- Chase losses by betting more to win back money
- Hide your gambling from family or friends
- Spend more time or money on gambling than intended
- Borrow money or sell possessions to gamble
- Feel anxious, guilty, or irritable when not gambling
- Neglect work, studies, or relationships because of gambling
- Lie about how much you gamble or lose
- Try to stop but cannot
If any of these sound familiar, please seek support — you are not alone.
Self-Help Tools
Most licensed UK betting sites offer practical tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit limits — set daily, weekly, or monthly caps on how much you can deposit
- Loss limits — limit how much you can lose over a set period
- Reality checks — receive reminders of how long you’ve been playing
- Time-outs — take a short break from your account (usually 24 hours to 6 weeks)
- Self-exclusion — block access to a specific site or all UK-licensed sites via GamStop
Support Organisations
If you need free, confidential advice or want to self-exclude, contact a trusted organisation in your country:
United Kingdom
- GamCare — www.gamcare.org.uk — National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (24/7)
- GamStop — www.gamstop.co.uk — Free self-exclusion for all UK-licensed online gambling sites
Australia
- Gambling Help Online — www.gamblinghelponline.org.au — 1800 858 858 (24/7)
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council — www.responsiblegambling.org
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling — www.ncpgambling.org — 1-800-GAMBLER
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — www.bzga.de — Free, anonymous advice and self-help resources
Other Countries
Please contact your local national gambling support organisation. Most countries offer a free, confidential helpline and self-exclusion schemes.
If You Have a Problem, Seek Help Now
You don’t have to deal with problem gambling alone. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness. Call a helpline, talk to someone you trust, or use self-exclusion tools today. Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7 in many countries.