Responsible Gambling

Safe Gaming Guidelines & Support Resources

Need Help Right Now?

📞 GamCare: 0808 8020 133 🛡️ Self-Exclusion: GamStop

Warning Signs Self-Assessment

Do you recognise any of these behaviours?

• Spending more money than you can afford to lose
• Gambling to escape problems or negative feelings
• Lying to family or friends about gambling activities
• Chasing losses with bigger bets
• Neglecting work, family, or personal responsibilities

If you answered yes to any of these, please consider seeking help from the resources below.

UK Support Organisations

GamCare

Free confidential support and information

📞 0808 8020 133 (Freephone)
💬 Live chat available
🌐 gamcare.org.uk

Gamblers Anonymous

Support groups across the UK

🌐 gamblersanonymous.org.uk

BeGambleAware

Information and support tools

🌐 begambleaware.org

Setting Safe Limits

Financial Limits

  • • Set a monthly gambling budget you can afford
  • • Use deposit limits on gambling sites
  • • Never gamble with borrowed money
  • • Keep gambling money separate from household funds

Time Management

  • • Set time limits for gambling sessions
  • • Take regular breaks every 30 minutes
  • • Use reality check reminders
  • • Schedule gambling-free days

Self-Exclusion Options

GamStop

Free UK self-exclusion service

  • • Blocks access to all UK licensed operators
  • • Choose 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years
  • • Immediate activation
  • • Prevents gambling marketing communications
Visit GamStop

Cooling-Off Periods

Most operators offer short-term breaks:

24 hours
1 week
1 month

Safe Gambling Practices

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Budget Control

  • Never chase losses
  • Set win and loss limits
  • Only gamble with disposable income
  • Keep track of spending
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Time Awareness

  • Set session time limits
  • Use alarms and reminders
  • Take regular breaks
  • Don't gamble when tired
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Mental Health

  • Never gamble when upset
  • Don't use gambling to cope
  • Maintain other hobbies
  • Talk to someone you trust

For Family & Friends

If you're concerned about someone's gambling, these resources can help:

GamAnon

Support for families and friends affected by problem gambling

🌐 gamanon.org.uk

How to Help

  • • Listen without judgement
  • • Encourage professional help
  • • Don't lend money or pay debts
  • • Look after your own wellbeing

Understanding Problem Gambling

What is Problem Gambling?

Problem gambling is gambling behaviour that causes problems in any area of life, including financial, work, social, or personal relationships.

Key Statistics

  • • 0.5% of UK adults have a gambling disorder
  • • Problem gambling affects all social groups
  • • Recovery is possible with proper support
  • • Early intervention is most effective

Safer Gambling Tools

Available Controls

Deposit Limits
Set daily, weekly, or monthly spending limits
Session Time Limits
Automatic logout after set time periods
Reality Checks
Pop-up reminders showing time and money spent

Age Verification

18+ Only

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

All licensed operators must verify age and identity before allowing real money play. This protects minors and ensures regulatory compliance.