Responsible Gambling

Your Safety & Wellbeing Matter Most

Gambling should always be an entertaining activity. We're committed to promoting safe gambling practices and providing support when you need it most.

Need Help Right Now?

If gambling is causing you distress, help is available immediately.

📞 GamCare Helpline
0808 8020 133 🛡️ GamStop
Self-Exclusion 💬 Gordon Moody
0800 858 858

Warning Signs Checklist

Honest self-reflection is the first step towards safer gambling. Tick any that apply to you:

Behavioural Signs

⚠️ Spending more time gambling than planned
⚠️ Chasing losses with bigger bets
⚠️ Borrowing money to gamble
⚠️ Lying about gambling activities
⚠️ Neglecting work, family, or responsibilities

Emotional Signs

⚠️ Feeling anxious when not gambling
⚠️ Gambling to escape problems or bad moods
⚠️ Feeling guilty or ashamed about gambling
⚠️ Being unable to stop despite wanting to
⚠️ Mood swings related to wins and losses

If you ticked 3 or more items, please consider seeking support from the resources below.

🎯 Setting Your Limits

Financial Limits

  • • Set a monthly gambling budget you can afford to lose
  • • Never gamble with money needed for essentials
  • • Use deposit limits on gambling sites
  • • Review and adjust limits regularly

Time Limits

  • • Set specific times for gambling activities
  • • Use session time limits
  • • Take regular breaks every 30 minutes
  • • Never gamble when tired or stressed

⏱️ Reality Checks

Before You Play

  • • Am I in a good mental state?
  • • Have I set my limits for today?
  • • Can I afford to lose this money?
  • • Do I have other activities planned?

During Play

  • • How long have I been playing?
  • • Am I sticking to my limits?
  • • Am I still enjoying this?
  • • Am I chasing losses?

UK Support Resources

GamCare

Free, confidential support and counselling for anyone affected by problem gambling.

Helpline: 0808 8020 133

Live Chat: Available 24/7

Website: gamcare.org.uk

Gordon Moody Association

Residential treatment and support for people with severe gambling addictions.

Helpline: 0800 858 858

Email: [email protected]

Website: gordonmoody.org.uk

Samaritans

Emotional support for anyone in distress or despair, available 24 hours a day.

Helpline: 116 123

Email: [email protected]

Website: samaritans.org

🛡️ GamStop - National Self-Exclusion

GamStop is a free service that helps you control your gambling. Once registered, you'll be excluded from all UKGC-licensed gambling websites and apps.

Exclusion Periods:

  • • 6 months
  • • 1 year
  • • 5 years
Visit GamStop →

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Support for Families

Problem gambling affects whole families. Support is available for partners, children, and friends of people with gambling problems.

GamAnon

Support groups for friends and family

Website: gamanon.org.uk

National Centre for Domestic Violence

24-hour helpline: 0800 970 2070

Safe Gambling Best Practices

✅ Do

  • • Set time and money limits before you start
  • • Only gamble with money you can afford to lose
  • • Take regular breaks
  • • Keep gambling as entertainment, not investment
  • • Use licensed and regulated operators only
  • • Keep track of your gambling activity

❌ Don't

  • • Chase losses by increasing bets
  • • Gamble when upset, depressed, or under the influence
  • • Borrow money to gamble
  • • Use gambling to solve financial problems
  • • Lie to family and friends about gambling
  • • Neglect work, family, or other responsibilities

🔧 Tools Available

  • • Deposit limits
  • • Loss limits
  • • Session time limits
  • • Reality check reminders
  • • Cool-off periods
  • • Self-exclusion options

🔞 Age Verification & Protection

Gambling is strictly prohibited for anyone under 18 years of age in the UK.

Our Commitment:

  • • Rigorous age verification procedures
  • • Regular monitoring for underage gambling
  • • Parental controls information
  • • Educational resources for young people

Parents & Guardians:

  • • Monitor your children's online activity
  • • Use parental control software
  • • Educate about gambling risks
  • • Seek help if you suspect underage gambling

Remember

Gambling should always be fun, never a solution to financial problems. If you're struggling, help is available and recovery is possible.

Get Help Now: 0808 8020 133