Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Fun, Not a Financial Solution
Gambling should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. It is never a reliable way to make money or solve financial problems. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and always set limits before you start playing.
Age Verification
In the United Kingdom, you must be 18 years of age or older to gamble legally. We are committed to preventing underage gambling and take verification seriously. If you are under 18, please do not use our services or access any betting sites.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, it may be time to seek help:
- Chasing Losses: Trying to win back money you've lost by gambling more
- Hiding Gambling: Keeping your gambling activity secret from family or friends
- Gambling with Money You Can't Afford to Lose: Using rent, bills, or essential expenses to gamble
- Increasing Stakes: Needing to bet more money to get the same excitement
- Loss of Control: Difficulty stopping or reducing your gambling
- Neglecting Responsibilities: Prioritising gambling over work, family, or personal care
- Mood Changes: Becoming irritable, anxious, or depressed when unable to gamble
- Borrowing Money: Taking loans or asking others for money to gamble
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gambling Features
Most licensed betting operators, including bet365, offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit over a specified period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose
- Reality Checks: Receive notifications reminding you how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
- Time-Out (Cool-Off Period): Take a break from gambling for a set period (days to weeks)
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from betting for a specified period or permanently
Use these tools proactively to stay in control of your gambling.
Support Organisations & Helplines
If you or someone you know needs help, confidential support is available 24/7:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free counselling, support, and self-help tools
www.gamcare.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential) - GamStop – National Self-Exclusion Scheme
www.gamstop.co.uk
Self-exclude from all licensed online gambling operators in the UK - National Problem Gambling Clinic – NHS-funded treatment
Telephone: 0203 314 8790
Other Regions
- 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
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 - Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
Helpline: 0800-137 27 00
Need Help?
If you think you may have a gambling problem, or if someone you care about does, please reach out to one of the organisations above. Help is available, confidential, and free. There is no shame in seeking support.
You are not alone. Millions of people have sought help, and recovery is possible.