Responsible Gaming
Your wellbeing is our priority. Learn about responsible gambling practices and find support when you need it.
Gambling Responsibly
Gambling should be fun, entertaining, and never interfere with your daily life. Here are some guidelines to help you gamble responsibly:
Do's
- Set a budget and stick to it
- Set time limits for gambling sessions
- Take regular breaks
- Gamble for entertainment, not to make money
- Keep track of your gambling activities
Don'ts
- Never gamble with money you can't afford to lose
- Don't chase your losses
- Don't gamble when upset or stressed
- Don't use gambling as an escape from problems
- Don't gamble under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
It's important to recognize the warning signs of problem gambling. If you or someone you know experiences any of these signs, it may be time to seek help:
Behavioral Signs
- • Spending more time and money gambling than intended
- • Lying about gambling activities or losses
- • Neglecting responsibilities, work, or relationships
- • Borrowing money to gamble
- • Feeling the need to gamble with increasing amounts
- • Becoming restless or irritable when not gambling
Emotional Signs
- • Feeling guilty or ashamed about gambling
- • Experiencing mood swings related to gambling
- • Feeling anxious or depressed about gambling losses
- • Losing interest in other activities
- • Feeling like gambling is the only way to solve problems
- • Difficulty controlling gambling urges
Self-Help Tools & Controls
We provide various tools to help you maintain control over your gambling:
Deposit Limits
Set daily, weekly, or monthly limits on how much you can deposit.
- • Daily limits: £10 - £500
- • Weekly limits: £50 - £2,000
- • Monthly limits: £100 - £5,000
Time Limits
Control how long you spend gambling each day.
- • Session reminders every 30-60 minutes
- • Daily time limits: 1-8 hours
- • Automatic logout after set time
Loss Limits
Set maximum amounts you're willing to lose.
- • Daily loss limits
- • Weekly loss limits
- • Monthly loss limits
Self-Exclusion
Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling.
- • 24 hours to 6 months
- • Permanent self-exclusion
- • GAMSTOP registration
Support & Help Resources
If you're struggling with gambling, remember that help is available. You don't have to face this alone.
24/7 Helplines
GamCare National Gambling Helpline
Phone: 0808 8020 133
Free, confidential support 24/7
Samaritans
Phone: 116 123
Emotional support for anyone in distress
Online Support
BeGambleAware
Website: www.begambleaware.org
Information, advice, and support
Gamblers Anonymous
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
Support groups and meetings
Gambling Therapy
Website: www.gamblingtherapy.org
Online counseling and support
GAMSTOP Self-Exclusion
GAMSTOP is a free service that allows you to self-exclude from all online gambling companies licensed in Great Britain.
How GAMSTOP Works
- • Register once to be excluded from all UK licensed gambling sites
- • Choose exclusion periods: 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years
- • Prevents you from accessing gambling websites and apps
- • Blocks gambling-related marketing communications
- • Free and confidential service
Remember
If you're experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please contact emergency services immediately (999) or the Samaritans on 116 123. Your life is valuable and help is available.