Responsible Gaming
Gambling should always be a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial difficulties. If gambling stops being fun and starts causing stress, it’s time to step back and seek support. Please play responsibly and within your means.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years or older (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction, which in Great Britain is 18) to gamble. Underage gambling is illegal and can have serious consequences. We encourage all operators to verify age and identity before allowing play.
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 trying to win back money you have lost
- Hiding or lying about gambling activity from family or friends
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Neglecting work, studies, or relationships because of gambling
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble
- Feeling restless or irritable when trying to cut down
- Gambling to escape from stress, anxiety, or depression
Self-Help Tools
Most reputable gambling platforms offer tools to help you stay in control. Use them proactively:
- 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.
- Reality checks – receive reminders of how long you have been playing.
- Self-exclusion – block yourself from gambling for a chosen period (e.g., 6 months, 1 year, or permanently).
Support Organisations
If you or someone you know needs help, contact a professional support service. The following organisations are available depending on your location:
- UK – GamCare: www.gamcare.org.uk – provides free information, support, and counselling.
- UK – GamStop: www.gamstop.co.uk – free self-exclusion scheme for online gambling in Great Britain.
- Australia – Gambling Help Online: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au – 24/7 support and counselling.
- Canada – Responsible Gambling Council: www.responsiblegambling.org – promotes safer gambling practices and provides resources.
- US – National Council on Problem Gambling: www.ncpgambling.org – helpline and resources for problem gambling.
- Germany – Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA): www.bzga.de – information and help for gambling addiction.
- Other countries – please refer to your local national gambling support organisation or search for “problem gambling help [your country]”.
If you feel that gambling is no longer a form of entertainment, or if it is causing harm to you or your loved ones, please seek help immediately. You are not alone, and support is available. Take the first step today.