Responsible Gaming
Gambling should always be a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Never bet more than you can afford to lose, and never chase losses.
Age Verification
In Great Britain, you must be 18 years or older to gamble. All licensed operators are required to verify your age before you can deposit or play. If you are under 18, it is illegal to gamble.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
- Chasing losses or trying to win back money you have lost
- Hiding your gambling from family or friends
- Spending more time or money on gambling than you planned
- Borrowing money, selling possessions, or lying to fund gambling
- Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or other problems
- Neglecting work, school, or relationships because of gambling
- Feeling guilty, ashamed, or irritable when trying to cut down
- Being unable to stop or control your gambling
Self-Help Tools
Most licensed gambling sites in Great Britain offer practical tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit limits – set daily, weekly, or monthly caps on how much you can deposit
- Loss limits – limit the amount you can lose within a set period
- Reality checks – receive reminders of how long you have been playing
- Time-outs – take a short break from gambling for 24 hours to several weeks
- Self-exclusion – block yourself from a site or all UK-licensed sites for 6 months to 5 years or more
Support Organisations
If you are concerned about your gambling or someone else’s, free and confidential help is available:
- United Kingdom: GamCare – call 0808 8020 133 for free support and counselling. Also use GamStop to self-exclude from all UK-licensed online gambling sites.
- Australia: Gambling Help Online – call 1800 858 858 for free, 24/7 support.
- Canada: Responsible Gambling Council – provides resources and helplines for each province.
- United States: National Council on Problem Gambling – call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – offers information and help for gambling problems.
- Other countries: Please use the most relevant national problem gambling helpline or support service for your location. Many countries have free helplines and self-exclusion programmes.
Seek Help Now
If you feel that gambling is no longer a fun activity and is causing you or someone you care about distress, financial harm, or relationship problems, please seek help today. You are not alone, and support is available free of charge and in confidence.