Responsible Gaming

Gambling should always be a form of entertainment, never a way to earn money or solve financial difficulties. The outcomes of betting and gaming are based on chance, and no strategy can guarantee a win. Please play responsibly and within your means.

Age Verification

In Great Britain, you must be 18 years of age or older to gamble online or in licensed premises. Age verification is a legal requirement, and operators may ask for proof of identity and age before allowing you to deposit, play, or withdraw. If you are under 18 — or under the local legal gambling age in your jurisdiction — you must not gamble.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can develop gradually. If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone you care about, it may be time to seek support:

• Chasing losses — trying to win back money you have lost
• Spending more time or money on gambling than you intended
• Hiding gambling activity from family, friends, or colleagues
• Lying about how much you gamble or how much you have lost
• Borrowing money, selling possessions, or using funds for essentials to gamble
• Neglecting work, study, relationships, or personal responsibilities because of gambling
• Feeling anxious, guilty, irritable, or depressed when trying to cut down or stop
• Gambling to escape from stress, anxiety, or other problems
• Being unable to stop or control gambling despite wanting to

Self-Help Tools

Most licensed gambling operators in Great Britain offer practical tools to help you stay in control. These may include:

• Deposit limits — set a maximum amount you can deposit per day, week, or month
• Loss limits — cap the amount you can lose over a set period
• Wagering limits — restrict how much you can stake
• Session time limits — control how long you spend gambling
• Reality checks — receive on-screen reminders of how long you have been playing
• Time-outs / cooling-off periods — take a short break from your account
• Self-exclusion — block yourself from gambling with a specific operator or across multiple sites using GAMSTOP
• Account closure — permanently or temporarily close your gambling account

Support Organisations

If you need confidential advice, information, or emotional support, contact a recognised organisation in your country:

• United Kingdom: GamCare — free information, support, and counselling. Helpline: 0808 8020 133
  GamStop — free national online self-exclusion scheme for UK residents
• Australia: Gambling Help Online — free, confidential support for anyone affected by gambling
• Canada: Responsible Gambling Council — resources and prevention programmes across Canada
• United States: National Council on Problem Gambling — helpline and screening tools for US residents
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — information and help for safer gambling
• Other regions: please refer to your national gambling authority or local responsible gambling organisation for help in your area.

Seek Help

If you feel that gambling is no longer just entertainment, or if you are worried about someone else, please reach out for support. You are not alone, and help is available free of charge, in confidence, and without judgement.