Responsible Gambling
Keep gambling in its place
Treat gambling as entertainment, not as a source of income. Use only spare money and time. If play stops feeling enjoyable or begins affecting the rest of your life, step back and use the controls available to you.
Tools for managing your play
Account limits and account tools can help you manage your gambling. Customer Support answers around the clock, every day, if you need help using them. Limits, a time-out and self-exclusion are separate options, so you can choose the kind of break or control that fits your situation.
If you need a shorter break, ask Customer Support to close your account temporarily for a time-out. An account closed for a time-out reopens automatically when the chosen period ends.
For a longer break, email [email protected] and request self-exclusion for a period from 6 months to 5 years. If gambling problems are part of your reason for closing the account, tell us clearly. This gives our staff the information they need to act responsibly.
Our staff are trained to recognise signs of problem gambling and respond when a member needs help.
Is gambling taking too much space
Ask yourself these questions honestly:
- Does your family often complain about how much you gamble?
- Do you want to gamble while you are busy with other things?
- Do you think of gambling as a way to make money?
- Are your thoughts or dreams focused on hitting a jackpot?
- Does a day without gambling feel boring?
One yes is a signal to look closely at your gambling habits and consider getting help. You do not need to wait for every sign to appear before taking a break. These questions are a prompt to examine your attitude toward gambling, especially if play is competing with family time, everyday activities or how you think about money.
Protecting anyone under 18
Anyone under 18 cannot register or play. An account involving a person under 18 is blocked immediately. If you know that a minor has registered or is taking part, report it to [email protected] without delay.
Parents and other adults can reduce access by taking a few practical steps:
- Use filtering software such as Net Nanny or CyberPatrol.
- Create a separate profile for each person who uses the computer.
- Do not save your account password in the browser or login screen.
- Do not share card or bank account details with a minor.
- Do not leave a minor unattended near a device while you are logged in.
Independent support
These organisations provide help with gambling problems:
- Gambling Anonymous
- GamCare
- Gambling Therapy