Responsible Gaming

Introduction

Football betting should be enjoyed as entertainment only. It is never a reliable way to earn money or solve financial problems. We encourage all players to gamble responsibly and within their means. Remember: the odds always favour the bookmaker in the long term.

Age Verification

You must be 18 years of age or older to access betting services in the United Kingdom. If you are under 18, please do not attempt to register or place bets. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of identity at any time.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, it may indicate a gambling problem:

• Chasing losses by betting more money to recover what you've lost
• Hiding your gambling activity from family, friends, or partners
• Gambling with money you cannot afford to lose
• Spending increasing amounts of time thinking about or planning gambling
• Neglecting work, education, family, or social activities due to gambling
• Borrowing money or getting into debt to fund gambling
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or guilty about your gambling
• Failed attempts to cut down or stop gambling
• Using gambling to escape problems or relieve stress
• Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling

Self-Help Tools

Most reputable betting operators offer tools to help you gamble responsibly. These include:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose
• Reality Checks: Receive notifications during gambling sessions to remind you how long you've been playing
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from betting accounts
• Account Closure: Request permanent closure of your betting account
• Time-Outs: Take mandatory breaks from gambling

We encourage you to use these tools proactively to maintain control of your gambling.

Support Organizations

If you are struggling with gambling, professional help is available. The following organisations provide free, confidential support in the UK:

United Kingdom

• GamCare – Free counselling and support service
  Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
  Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7)
• GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme
  Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
  Self-exclude from all UK-licensed gambling operators
• Gamblers Anonymous – Support meetings and peer help
  Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
• National Problem Gambling Clinic
  Part of the NHS providing specialist treatment

International Support

• Australia: Gambling Help Online
  www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
• Canada: Responsible Gambling Council
  www.responsiblegambling.org
• United States: National Council on Problem Gambling
  www.ncpgambling.org
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
  www.bzga.de

Call to Action

If you think you have a gambling problem, please seek help today. There is no shame in reaching out. Professional support is available, confidential, and often free. Whether you contact GamCare, GamStop, or another organisation listed above, taking that first step can make a real difference to your health and wellbeing.

Your family, friends, and healthcare providers are also there to support you. Don't gamble alone, and don't suffer in silence.