Responsible Gaming
Gambling should be a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial difficulties. Never bet more than you can afford to lose, and always keep gambling fun and within your control. If it stops being enjoyable, it’s time to take a break.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years or older to gamble legally in Great Britain. We may request proof of age and identity before allowing you to access gambling services. Underage gambling is illegal and not tolerated.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone else, it may indicate a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by returning to gamble again soon after losing money
- Hiding gambling activity from family or friends
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble
- Neglecting work, study, or personal responsibilities due to gambling
- Lying about how much or how often you gamble
- Feeling guilty, anxious, or depressed after gambling
- Being unable to stop or cut back despite repeated attempts
- Using gambling to escape from stress, anxiety, or other problems
Self-Help Tools
Most reputable gambling sites offer practical tools to help you stay in control. Use these tools proactively, even if you do not think you have a problem:
- Deposit limits – set a maximum amount you can deposit per day, week, or month
- Loss limits – cap the amount you can lose within a set period
- Reality checks – receive alerts showing how long you have been playing
- Time-out / cool-down periods – take a short break from gambling for 24 hours to several weeks
- Self-exclusion – block yourself from accessing gambling sites for a set period or permanently
- Session limits – restrict how long each gambling session lasts
Support Organisations
If you need confidential advice or support, contact the appropriate organisation for your country:
- United Kingdom: GamCare – www.gamcare.org.uk | GamStop – www.gamstop.co.uk | National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133
- 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 national responsible gambling organisation. You can usually find details on your government’s health or gambling regulator website.
Need Help?
If you recognise any warning signs in yourself or someone you care about, please seek help today. You are not alone, and support is free, confidential, and available 24/7 in many countries.
In the UK, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or visit www.gamcare.org.uk. You can also register with GamStop to self-exclude from all UK-licensed gambling sites.
Gambling should never harm you or those around you. Play responsibly.