Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
Betting apps and casino games should only ever be enjoyed as a form of entertainment. They are not a reliable way to earn money or solve financial problems. The odds are always in favour of the operator, and losses are a real possibility every time you play.
Please gamble within your means and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
In the United Kingdom, you must be 18 years of age or older to use betting apps and participate in gambling activities. It is illegal for operators to provide gambling services to anyone under this age.
All reputable betting platforms conduct age verification checks during account registration. If you are under 18, please do not attempt to register.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. If you recognise any of the following signs, please seek help:
- Regularly gambling more than you intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to try to win money back
- Spending increasing amounts of money or time on gambling
- Neglecting personal relationships, work, or responsibilities due to gambling
- Hiding gambling activity or lying about the time and money spent
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Borrowing money or using credit to fund gambling
- Attempting to cut down or stop gambling without success
- Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or depression
- Risking important relationships or opportunities due to gambling
Self-Help Tools Available
Most regulated betting apps offer built-in tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Restrict the amount of money you can lose over a set period
- Reality Checks: Receive notifications reminding you how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Time Limits: Set automatic session timers to remind you to take breaks
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently close your account to prevent access to your betting app
Most responsible operators make these tools readily available in your account settings. Use them proactively.
Get Help – Support Organisations
If you are struggling with gambling, professional support is available. The following organisations provide free, confidential help:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free counselling, information, and support for problem gamblers and their families
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme allowing you to exclude yourself from all online gambling operators in Great Britain
www.gamstop.co.uk - Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support meetings (12-step programme)
Telephone: 0330 094 0322
International Support
- 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) – Online gambling counselling available
If You Need Help
Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, please reach out to one of the organisations listed above. Professional support is confidential, free, and effective.
You can also speak to your GP, who can refer you to specialist support services in your area.
Do not suffer in silence. Help is available now.