Responsible Gaming

Gambling should be a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial difficulties. Always play within your means and never bet more than you can afford to lose.

Age Verification

In Great Britain, you must be 18 years or older to gamble legally. Always verify your age before using any betting or gaming service. If you are under 18, do not gamble. It is illegal and can lead to long-term harm.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone you care about, it may indicate a gambling problem:

• Chasing losses – trying to win back money you have lost
• Hiding gambling activity from family or friends
• Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
• Neglecting work, studies, or relationships due to gambling
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble
• Feeling anxious, guilty, or irritable when not gambling
• Lying about how much you gamble
• Being unable to stop or reduce gambling despite wanting to

Self-Help Tools

Many bookmakers and online casinos offer tools to help you stay in control:

• Deposit limits – set a maximum amount you can deposit in a day, week, or month
• Loss limits – cap the amount of money you can lose over a set period
• Reality checks – receive reminders of how long you have been playing
• Self-exclusion – block yourself from gambling sites for a set period or permanently

Support Organisations

If you need help, contact a specialist organisation in your country.

United Kingdom

• GamCare – confidential support and information for problem gambling
• GamStop – free self-exclusion scheme for online gambling in Great Britain

Australia

• Gambling Help Online – free, confidential support for anyone affected by gambling harm

Canada

• Responsible Gambling Council – prevention and education programs across Canada

United States

• National Council on Problem Gambling – helpline and resources for problem gambling

Germany

• Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – information and help for gambling addiction

If you are in a country not listed above, please search for your national responsible gambling organisation or visit your government’s health website for local support.

Get Help Now

If you believe you have a gambling problem, or someone you know does, please seek help immediately. You are not alone. Speaking to a trained advisor can make a real difference – help is free, confidential, and available 24/7 in many regions.