Responsible Gaming

Gambling should always be a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. No casino game, betting market, or lottery is a reliable source of income. Please play responsibly and within your means.

Age Verification

In Great Britain, you must be 18 years or older to gamble. It is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to participate in any form of gambling, including online casinos, sports betting, and bingo. Always verify your age and identity when creating an account. If you are under 18, do not gamble.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can develop slowly. If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone you care about, it may be time to seek help:

• Chasing losses – trying to win back money you have lost by gambling more.
• Hiding gambling activity from friends or family.
• Lying about how much time or money you spend gambling.
• Spending more than you can afford to lose.
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble.
• Neglecting work, studies, or relationships because of gambling.
• Feeling restless or irritable when trying to cut down or stop.
• Gambling to escape from stress, anxiety, or depression.
• Thinking about gambling constantly or planning the next gambling session.

Self-Help Tools

Most reputable online casinos and betting sites offer tools to help you stay in control. These include:

• Deposit limits – set a maximum amount you can deposit daily, weekly, or monthly.
• Loss limits – cap the amount you can lose over a set period.
• Reality checks – receive notifications about how long you have been playing.
• Time-out periods – take a short break from gambling for 24 hours up to several weeks.
• Self-exclusion – block yourself from a single site or all GB-licensed sites for a longer period (e.g., 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years).

For UK players, GamStop (see below) allows you to self-exclude from all online gambling companies licensed in Great Britain in one step.

Support Organisations

If you are concerned about your gambling or that of someone else, contact a free and confidential support service in your country:

• United Kingdom: GamCare – helpline 0808 8020 133 (available 24/7). Also visit GamStop for free self-exclusion from all UK-licensed online gambling sites.
• Australia: Gambling Help Online – free 24/7 support and counselling.
• Canada: Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) – resources and prevention programmes.
• United States: National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) – helpline 1-800-GAMBLER.
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – gambling addiction information and support.
• Other countries: Please search for your national problem gambling helpline or visit GamCare for international resources.

Seek Help Now

If you feel that gambling is causing problems in your life, you are not alone. Taking the first step to talk to someone can make a difference. Contact one of the organisations above, speak to a friend or family member, or use the self-exclusion tools available on this site. Gambling should never harm you or the people you care about.