Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
We believe that gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, similar to going to the cinema or attending a sporting event. It should never be considered as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. If you find yourself gambling to make money or to recover losses, please seek help immediately.
Age Verification
In the United Kingdom, you must be at least 18 years of age to participate in gambling activities. We take age verification seriously and require all users to confirm they are of legal gambling age before accessing any gaming services on our partner sites.
If you are under 18, gambling is strictly prohibited. Please do not attempt to circumvent age restrictions.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do you recognize any of the following signs in your own behavior? Please answer honestly:
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Repeatedly trying to cut back or stop gambling without success
- Chasing losses by gambling more to try to recover money lost
- Hiding gambling activities or lying about the amount you gamble
- Gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Borrowing money to fund gambling or paying for gambling with borrowed funds
- Neglecting family, work, education, or other important responsibilities due to gambling
- Experiencing mood swings or becoming irritable when unable to gamble
- Feeling anxious or depressed outside of gambling sessions
- Friends or family expressing concern about your gambling habits
If you've checked more than one or two of these boxes, it may be time to reach out for support.
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gambling Features
Most reputable gaming sites offer tools to help you maintain control. We encourage you to use:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to spend per day, week, or month
- Loss Limits: Establish a cap on how much you're prepared to lose
- Time Limits: Set reminders to take breaks during gaming sessions
- Reality Checks: Enable pop-up notifications to check how long you've been playing
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from accessing gaming sites
- Account Cooling-Off Period: Take a break with a mandatory pause before returning
These tools are your allies. Use them proactively to stay in control of your gaming.
Support Organizations & Helplines
If you're struggling with gambling, professional support is available. The following organizations provide free, confidential assistance:
United Kingdom
- GamCare - Free counseling and support for problem gambling
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) - GamStop - The National Self-Exclusion Scheme for GB
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Helpline: 0800 197 8779 - Gamblers Anonymous - Peer support and recovery meetings
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
Other Countries
- 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
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 - Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
Telefonberatung: 0800-1 37 27 00
Take Action Today
If you're experiencing signs of problem gambling, please know that help is available and seeking it is a sign of strength, not weakness. Reach out to one of the support organizations listed above—they're there to help you.
You don't have to face this alone. Contact a helpline today or visit a support website.
Remember: Gambling should be fun. The moment it stops being fun and starts causing stress, financial hardship, or harm to your relationships, it's time to seek help.