Responsible Gaming

Gambling should always be a form of entertainment — never a way to make money or solve financial problems. If the fun stops, it’s time to stop. Please gamble responsibly and within your means.

Age Verification

In Great Britain, you must be 18 years or older to gamble. All licensed operators are required by law to verify your age and identity before you can deposit, play, or withdraw. Underage gambling is illegal and can have serious consequences.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Gambling problems can affect anyone. If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone you care about, please seek help:

• Chasing losses — trying to win back money you’ve lost by gambling more
• Spending more time or money on gambling than you intended
• Hiding your gambling from family or friends
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble
• Neglecting work, studies, or relationships because of gambling
• Feeling anxious, guilty, or irritable when not gambling
• Lying about wins or losses
• Gambling to escape from stress, depression, or other problems

Self-Help Tools

Most UK-licensed betting sites offer practical tools to help you stay in control. These include:

• 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 — pop-up reminders showing how long you’ve been playing and how much you’ve spent
• Time-outs — take a short break from gambling for 24 hours up to 6 weeks
• Self-exclusion — block yourself from a specific site or from all UK-licensed gambling sites via GAMSTOP

Support Organisations

If you feel your gambling is becoming a problem, free and confidential help is available. Contact the relevant organisation for your country:

United Kingdom

• GamCare — National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7)
• GAMSTOP — Free self-exclusion from all UK-licensed online gambling sites

Australia

• Gambling Help Online — Free, confidential support for Australians

Canada

• Responsible Gambling Council — Information, tools, and support across Canada

United States

• National Council on Problem Gambling — Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER

Germany

• Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — Official information and support for gambling addiction in Germany

Other Countries

If you are outside the countries listed above, please search for your national problem gambling helpline or visit GamCare’s international support page for guidance.

Need Help Now?

If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, don’t wait. Reach out to a support organisation today. You are not alone, and help is always available — free of charge and completely confidential.