Most people who open this page are not in trouble, they are just being sensible about a form of entertainment that costs real money. That is exactly the right instinct, and it is the reason this page exists. Below is what we control, what you can control, and where to get free help if either stops being enough.
Why responsible gambling matters
Betting and casino play are meant to be entertainment, not a way to make money or fix a financial problem. The moment either of those ideas creeps in, the activity has changed shape even if the games look the same. Setting boundaries before that happens, rather than after, is the whole point of this page.
We are open to players aged 18+ only, and that age line is checked as part of registering an account with us.
Signs gambling is getting out of hand
These are behaviours worth noticing in yourself, not abstract warnings:
- Chasing a loss with a bigger bet to try to get back to even
- Spending longer sessions than planned on a regular basis
- Borrowing money, or using money set aside for bills, to keep playing
- Hiding the amount of time or money spent from people close to you
- Feeling irritable or anxious when you try to stop or cut down
- Using deposits to escape stress rather than for entertainment
One or two of these on their own are not unusual. A pattern of several, repeated over weeks, is worth acting on.
Questions worth asking yourself
A short honest check, answered privately, is more useful than a formal test:
- Have you bet more than you could comfortably afford to lose in the last month?
- Have you gone back to try to win back money you lost?
- Have you borrowed money or sold anything to fund your play?
- Do you feel restless or irritable when you try to cut down?
- Has anyone close to you criticised your betting or told you it worries them?
- Have you lied to family or friends about how much you play?
Answering yes to more than one or two is a reasonable trigger to use the tools below, or to speak to one of the organisations further down this page.
Our approach to safer play
We display responsible gambling messaging across the site as a standing reminder that play should stay in your control, and we link to a dedicated responsible gaming page from our platform. Gambling is entertainment, not an obligation — that framing sits behind every control we offer and every one we point you towards below.
Practical limits that work
None of these require special tools, just a decision made before you start rather than during a session:
- Set a cash amount for the session before you deposit, and treat it as spent the moment it is gone
- Decide a stop time in advance, separate from a stop amount
- Avoid playing when tired, stressed, or after drinking
- Never treat a deposit as money you plan to win back
- Keep gambling money separate from money for bills or essentials
- Take a break of a few days if a session leaves you frustrated rather than entertained
Where to get help in the UK
Free, confidential support exists whether you are asking for yourself or for someone else. None of these organisations are run by us, and none will share that you contacted them with anyone.
- GamCare – run the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133, free and open 24/7
- BeGambleAware – information, advice and links to treatment providers across the UK
- GamStop – free national self-exclusion covering UK-licensed gambling sites
- Gordon Moody – residential and online treatment for people with a serious gambling problem
Blocking software
If you would rather remove the option to gamble from a device entirely, blocking software does that at the device level rather than the account level. Gamban blocks gambling sites and apps across a device; BetBlocker does the same and is free.
Protecting minors
This site is for players aged 18+ and registration checks that age. If a device you use is shared with a child or teenager, parental-control software such as Net Nanny or Qustodio can stop them reaching gambling sites without your involvement each time.
Questions about this page
For anything else about responsible gambling on our site, write to [email protected]. We reply within 48 hours, though the organisations above are quicker for anyone who needs to talk to someone today.
Gambling should be entertainment, not a chore.
This site is for players aged 18 and over (18+) only. If gambling ever stops feeling like entertainment, free and confidential help is available at BeGambleAware.org.