Responsible Gaming
Gambling should always be a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. If gambling stops being fun, it’s time to take a step back.
Age Verification
In Great Britain, you must be 18 years or older to gamble. All operators listed on this site are required to verify your age and identity. Underage gambling is illegal and will result in account closure and forfeiture of winnings.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following in yourself or someone you care about, it may be time to seek support:
- Chasing losses – trying to win back money you’ve lost
- Hiding gambling activity from friends or family
- Spending more money or time than you can afford
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble
- Feeling irritable or restless when trying to cut down
- Neglecting work, study, or relationships due to gambling
- Lying about wins, losses, or how often you gamble
- Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or depression
Self-Help Tools
Most UK-licensed gambling sites offer practical tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit limits – cap how much you can add to your account per day, week, or month
- Loss limits – set a maximum amount you are willing to lose in a period
- Reality checks – receive pop-up reminders showing how long you have been playing
- Time-outs – take a short break from gambling for 24 hours to several weeks
- Self-exclusion – block yourself from a site or all UK-licensed sites for a chosen period (via GAMSTOP)
Support Organisations
If you or someone you know needs help, these organisations provide free, confidential advice:
- UK – GamCare: www.gamcare.org.uk – National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (24/7)
- UK – GamStop: www.gamstop.co.uk – Free self-exclusion from all UK-licensed online gambling sites
- Australia – Gambling Help Online: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
- Canada – Responsible Gambling Council: www.responsiblegambling.org
- US – National Council on Problem Gambling: www.ncpgambling.org – Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER
- Germany – Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA): www.bzga.de – Gambling addiction information and support
- Other countries: Please contact the national problem gambling helpline in your jurisdiction. In most countries, a free and confidential service is available.
If You Have a Problem, Seek Help
Problem gambling is treatable, and seeking help is a sign of strength. Contact a professional organisation listed above, talk to someone you trust, and consider using self-exclusion tools. You are not alone, and support is always available.