Responsible Gambling

Recognize Problem Gambling

Problem gambling may be present if you:

• Spend more money or time gambling than you can afford
• Chase losses by continuing to gamble
• Borrow money to gamble or pay gambling debts
• Neglect work, family, or personal responsibilities due to gambling
• Feel anxious, guilty, or depressed about gambling
• Lie to others about the extent of your gambling activities

Self-Protection Tools

UK-licensed casinos must offer these responsible gaming features:

• Deposit Limits — Set daily, weekly, or monthly spending caps
• Loss Limits — Control maximum losses over specific periods
• Session Time Limits — Restrict how long you can play
• Reality Checks — Periodic reminders showing time and money spent
• Self-Exclusion — Temporary or permanent account closure
• Cooling-Off Periods — Short-term breaks from gambling (24 hours to 6 weeks)

UK Support Organizations

Safer Gambling Guidelines

• Only gamble with money you can afford to lose
• Set strict budgets before you start and stick to them
• Never chase losses — accept them and stop playing
• Take regular breaks and avoid prolonged sessions
• Don't gamble when upset, depressed, or under the influence
• Keep gambling separate from other activities
• Monitor your spending and time regularly

Underage Gambling Prevention

It is illegal for anyone under 18 to gamble in the UK. All licensed operators must:

• Verify the age of all customers before allowing deposits
• Block marketing materials from reaching minors
• Provide parental controls and filtering tools information

Parents can use filtering software like Net Nanny, CyberPatrol, or ISP-level controls to block gambling sites from household devices.