Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
Online casino gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Like any form of entertainment, it comes with costs and risks. Please gamble responsibly and within your means.
Age Verification
Online gambling in the United Kingdom is strictly regulated. You must be 18 years of age or older to participate in any form of gambling. If you are under the legal age, please do not attempt to access gambling services. All reputable operators verify age and identity before allowing play.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. Be aware of these warning signs:
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Hiding gambling activities or lying about the amount spent
- Neglecting family, work, or personal responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money or using credit to fund gambling
- Experiencing anxiety, irritability, or mood changes related to gambling
- Unsuccessful attempts to reduce or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or relieve stress
- Feeling a need to gamble with increasing amounts for the same excitement
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone you know, please seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools
Most reputable online casinos offer built-in tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set maximum amounts you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose in a specified period
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders about how long you have been playing and how much you have spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently close your account and exclude yourself from gambling services
- Session Timers: Set time limits for your gaming sessions
- Cooling-Off Periods: Take a break from gambling for a set period before your account can be reactivated
Use these tools proactively to manage your gambling activity.
Support Organizations
If you or someone you care about is struggling with problem gambling, confidential help is available:
United Kingdom
- GamCare: Free and confidential support for problem gambling. Phone: 0808 8020 133. Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
- GamStop: A free national self-exclusion scheme for online gambling. Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
- Gamblers Anonymous: A mutual aid organisation offering support meetings across the UK. Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
- National Problem Gambling Clinic: NHS-funded treatment service in London. Phone: 020 7054 2766
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
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (Federal Centre for Health Education) - www.bzga.de
Take Action Today
If you have a problem with gambling, please seek help now. Problem gambling is a serious issue that can affect your mental health, finances, and relationships. Support is available, and recovery is possible. You are not alone.
Contact one of the organisations listed above for confidential advice and support. Many services are free and available 24/7.