Safer Gambling

Our Commitment to Responsible Betting

We are committed to promoting safe and responsible betting practices. We believe that betting should be an enjoyable form of entertainment, not a source of financial hardship or personal problems. This page provides important information about responsible betting and resources for those who may need help.

What is Responsible Betting?

Responsible betting means enjoying betting as a form of entertainment while maintaining control over your betting activities. It involves:

  • Setting limits on how much time and money you spend on betting
  • Never betting more than you can afford to lose
  • Not betting when you're under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • Not chasing losses
  • Taking regular breaks from betting
  • Keeping betting in perspective and not letting it interfere with your daily life

Signs of Problem Betting

It's important to recognize the signs that betting may be becoming a problem. These can include:

  • Spending more time or money on betting than you intended
  • Feeling the need to bet with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
  • Becoming restless or irritable when trying to cut down or stop betting
  • Betting to escape problems or relieve feelings of helplessness, guilt, anxiety, or depression
  • Lying to family members, friends, or others to conceal the extent of your betting
  • Jeopardizing or losing important relationships, jobs, or opportunities because of betting
  • Relying on others to provide money to relieve desperate financial situations caused by betting

Tools for Responsible Betting

Most reputable betting platforms offer tools to help you bet responsibly:

  • Deposit Limits: Set daily, weekly, or monthly limits on how much you can deposit
  • Loss Limits: Set limits on how much you can lose in a given period
  • Time Limits: Set limits on how long you can spend betting
  • Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from betting
  • Reality Checks: Receive reminders about how long you've been betting
  • Cool-Off Periods: Take a short break from betting

Getting Help

If you're concerned about your betting habits or think you may have a problem, help is available. There are several organizations that provide free, confidential support:

Support Organizations

There are several organizations that provide free, confidential advice and support for anyone affected by problem betting. These services are available to help you manage your betting activities responsibly.

  • Helpline services are available 24/7
  • Online support and live chat options
  • Free information and advice
  • Multiple language support available

Self-Exclusion Services

Self-exclusion services allow you to put in place restrictions on online betting sites licensed in Great Britain. You can exclude yourself for a period of 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years. These services are free and can help you take control of your betting activities.

  • Free self-exclusion service
  • Available for all UK licensed betting sites
  • Flexible exclusion periods

For Friends and Family

If you're concerned about someone else's betting, it's important to approach the situation with care and understanding. The organizations listed above can also provide support and advice for friends and family members affected by someone else's betting problem.

Underage Betting

Betting is strictly prohibited for anyone under the age of 18. All licensed betting platforms in the UK have strict age verification processes in place. If you're under 18, please do not attempt to place bets. If you know someone under 18 who is betting, please report it to the relevant authorities or betting platform.

Our Responsibility

As a resource for information about betting platforms, we are committed to:

  • Promoting responsible betting practices
  • Providing information about tools and resources for responsible betting
  • Only featuring platforms that are licensed and regulated
  • Including information about responsible betting on our website
  • Supporting organizations that help those affected by problem betting

Remember

Betting should be fun and entertaining. If it stops being fun, or if you're concerned about your betting habits, please seek help. There's no shame in asking for support, and there are many resources available to help you.