Responsible Gambling

Play Safe — Always

Gambling should be entertainment, never a way to make money or escape problems. Use this page to recognise warning signs and find real, confidential help.

Our Core Principles

  • Only ever gamble with money you can afford to lose entirely.
  • Set a deposit limit before you sign up — not after a losing session.
  • Treat any winnings as a bonus, not as expected income.
  • Never chase losses by depositing more or raising stakes.
  • Take regular breaks, and never gamble when tired, drunk or upset.

Warning Signs to Watch For

Problem gambling rarely arrives overnight. Look out for the following patterns — in yourself or someone close to you:

  • Spending more time or money on gambling than originally planned.
  • Borrowing money, selling possessions or missing bills to fund play.
  • Hiding gambling activity from family, partners or friends.
  • Feeling restless, anxious or irritable when not gambling.
  • Returning the next day to win back losses ("chasing").
  • Lying to therapists, family or employers about the extent of gambling.

Tools You Can Use Today

Every reputable casino offers built-in player-protection tools. Use them proactively, not as a last resort:

  • Deposit limits — daily, weekly or monthly caps that cannot be raised instantly.
  • Loss & wager limits — automatic stop once you hit your threshold.
  • Session reminders — pop-ups every 30 or 60 minutes showing time and net result.
  • Cool-off periods — temporary blocks from 24 hours up to 6 weeks.
  • Self-exclusion — full account closure for 6 months, 1 year or permanently.

Where to Get Confidential Help (UK)

National Gambling Helpline

Free, confidential, 24/7

0808 8020 133

GamCare

Live chat, support groups, treatment referrals.

gamcare.org.uk

BeGambleAware

Independent advice and treatment finder.

begambleaware.org

Protecting Under-18s

Gambling is strictly for adults. If under-18s share your device, install parental control software such as Net Nanny or use built-in screen-time tools to block gambling sites. Never leave gambling accounts logged in on shared computers or phones.