Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
We want to remind all our visitors that gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to make money or solve financial problems. Like any form of entertainment, there is a risk of losing money. Please only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and never gamble to chase losses or as a means of earning income.
Age Verification
All gambling activities are strictly limited to individuals aged 18 years and over in the United Kingdom. If you are under 18, you must not access any betting or gambling services through this website. We take age verification seriously and all operators featured on this site are required to verify the age of their users before accepting any wagers.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. Please review the following checklist and seek help immediately if you recognise any of these warning signs:
- Constantly thinking about gambling or past gambling experiences
- Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
- Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce or stop gambling
- Feeling restless or irritable when attempting to cut down on gambling
- Gambling to escape problems or relieve negative feelings
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money previously lost
- Lying to family, friends, or therapists about the extent of your gambling
- Jeopardising relationships, education, or career opportunities due to gambling
- Relying on others to provide money to cover gambling losses
- Experiencing physical or emotional distress related to your gambling habits
If you experience any of these warning signs, please reach out for support immediately.
Self-Help Tools and Responsible Gaming Features
Most reputable betting operators offer self-help tools to support responsible gambling. These include:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose over a specified time period
- Session Time Limits: Restrict how long you can gamble in a single session
- Reality Checks: Regular pop-up reminders of how long you have been gambling and how much you have spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from accessing gambling services
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop gambling entirely
We recommend using these tools as part of your responsible gaming strategy. All operators linked from this site should offer these features as standard.
Support Organisations and Resources
If you are struggling with problem gambling, professional help is available. Please contact one of the following organisations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free counselling and support services for problem gamblers
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Phone: 0808 8020 133 (Free, confidential, 24/7) - GamStop – The National Self-Exclusion Scheme for Great Britain
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Self-exclude from all UK-regulated gambling operators simultaneously - Gamblers Anonymous – Support groups and peer assistance
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk - National Problem Gambling Clinic – NHS specialist treatment service
Website: www.cnwl.nhs.uk
International Support Services
- 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 – www.bzga.de
If You Need Help, Please Reach Out
Experiencing problem gambling is not a sign of weakness. It is a real issue that affects many people, and professional support is available to help you regain control. There is no shame in seeking help.
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please contact GamCare on 0808 8020 133 or visit www.gamcare.org.uk today. Help is confidential, free, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Remember: gambling should only ever be entertainment. Never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose, and always gamble within your means.