Responsible Gaming

Gambling should always be a form of entertainment — a fun pastime, never a way to earn money or solve financial problems. The outcome of any bet is based on chance, and no strategy can guarantee a win. Please always gamble responsibly and within your means.

Age Verification

In the United Kingdom, you must be 18 years of age or older to gamble. It is illegal for anyone under 18 to place a bet or play casino games. Always verify your age and identity when signing up. If you are under the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction, do not gamble.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone you care about, it may be time to seek help:

• Chasing losses — gambling more to try to win back money you have lost
• Hiding your gambling from family or friends
• Spending more time or money on gambling than you planned
• Feeling irritable or restless when trying to cut down or stop
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble
• Neglecting work, studies, or relationships because of gambling
• Lying about how much you gamble
• Gambling to escape from stress, anxiety, or depression

Self-Help Tools

Most reputable gambling sites offer tools to help you stay in control. You can use:

• Deposit limits — set a maximum amount you can deposit per day, week, or month
• Loss limits — cap the amount you are willing to lose over a set period
• Reality checks — receive reminders of how long you have been playing
• Time-outs — take a short break from gambling for a chosen period (e.g., 24 hours to 6 weeks)
• Self-exclusion — exclude yourself from a specific site or all UK-licensed sites via GAMSTOP

Support Organisations

If gambling is affecting your life or the life of someone you know, free and confidential help is available. Contact the organisation in your country:

• United Kingdom: GamCare — call 0808 8020 133 (24/7) or visit www.gamcare.org.uk. GAMSTOP — free self-exclusion from all UK-licensed online gambling sites at www.gamstop.co.uk.
• Australia: Gambling Help Online — 1800 858 858 or visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
• Canada: Responsible Gambling Council — visit www.responsiblegambling.org
• United States: National Council on Problem Gambling — call 1-800-522-4700 or visit www.ncpgambling.org
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — www.bzga.de (Federal Centre for Health Education). For gambling-specific help, visit www.spielen-mit-verantwortung.de
• Other countries: Please search for your national gambling helpline or visit Gambling Therapy for international support.

Seek Help Today

If you think you have a gambling problem, or if gambling is causing harm to you or your loved ones, please reach out for support. You are not alone, and help is free, confidential, and available 24/7. Taking the first step to talk to someone can make a real difference.