Responsible Gaming

Gambling should always be a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Never bet more than you can comfortably afford to lose, and never chase losses. If gambling stops being fun, it is time to pause and seek support.

Age Verification

In Great Britain, you must be 18 years or older to gamble legally. All licensed UK gambling operators are required to verify your age and identity before you can deposit or play. If you are under 18, you must not gamble.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can develop gradually. Ask yourself honestly if any of the following apply to you:

• Chasing losses — trying to win back money you have lost.
• Hiding gambling activity from family, friends, or colleagues.
• Gambling with money meant for rent, bills, or essentials.
• Feeling restless or irritable when trying to cut down or stop.
• Lying about time or money spent gambling.
• Borrowing money, selling possessions, or taking out loans to gamble.
• Neglecting work, study, relationships, or personal responsibilities because of gambling.
• Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, depression, or other negative feelings.

If you recognise one or more of these signs, please consider using the tools below or reaching out to a support organisation — help is free, confidential, and available.

Self-Help Tools

Most licensed gambling sites in Great Britain offer practical tools to help you stay in control. You can usually set these in your account settings:

• Deposit limits: cap how much you can deposit daily, weekly, or monthly.
• Loss limits: limit the amount you can lose over a set period.
• Reality checks: receive on-screen reminders of how long you have been playing.
• Time-outs: take a short break from gambling for 24 hours up to several weeks.
• Self-exclusion: block yourself from a specific site or all licensed sites for a longer period.

For UK players, GamStop offers free self-exclusion from all online gambling sites licensed in Great Britain.

Support Organisations

If gambling is affecting your life or someone you care about, contact a specialist support service in your country:

United Kingdom

• GamCare — free information, support, and counselling. National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (available 24/7).
• GamStop — free self-exclusion from all UKGC-licensed online gambling sites.

Australia

• Gambling Help Online — free 24/7 counselling and support for Australians.

Canada

• Responsible Gambling Council — prevention, education, and support resources across Canada.

United States

• National Council on Problem Gambling — confidential helpline and resources. Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.

Germany

• Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — provides information and help for gambling problems in Germany.

Other Countries

If you are outside the countries listed above, please search for your national gambling support organisation or visit GamCare for international resources.

Seek Help Today

If you think you might have a gambling problem, or if gambling is affecting someone you love, please do not wait. Reach out to a support organisation now. Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7. You are not alone.