Responsible Gaming
Gambling should always be a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Treat any money spent as the cost of your leisure time, and never bet more than you can comfortably afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years or older to gamble legally in Great Britain. Always confirm you meet the local legal age requirement before participating. Underage gambling is a serious offence and operators use verification checks to prevent access by minors.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following in yourself or someone you care about, it may be time to seek support:
- Chasing losses by returning to try to win back money
- Hiding gambling activity from family or friends
- Lying about time or money spent gambling
- Feeling anxious, guilty, or irritable when not gambling
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble
- Neglecting work, studies, or relationships due to gambling
- Being unable to stop or cut down despite wanting to
Self-Help Tools
Most reputable gambling sites offer practical tools you can set up yourself to stay in control:
- Deposit limits – cap how much you can add to your account daily, weekly, or monthly
- Loss limits – set a maximum amount you are willing to lose over a period
- Reality checks – receive pop-up reminders showing how long you have been playing
- Self-exclusion – block access to your account for a set period, from six months to five years
- Time-out periods – take a short break from gambling, often 24 hours to six weeks
Support Organisations
If you or someone you know needs help, contact a specialist organisation in your country. For players in Great Britain:
- GamCare – free information, support, and counselling for anyone affected by problem gambling in the UK.
- GamStop – free self-exclusion scheme that blocks access to all UK-licensed gambling websites.
For players in other regions, these national organisations offer confidential support:
- Australia: Gambling Help Online
- Canada: Responsible Gambling Council
- United States: National Council on Problem Gambling
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
- Other countries: please look for your national gambling support service or contact a local health professional.
Seek Help Today
If gambling stops being fun and starts causing stress, financial strain, or relationship problems, do not wait. Reach out to a support organisation right away. Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7 in many countries. You are not alone.