Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income

Football betting should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. It is not a reliable way to make money or solve financial problems. Only bet what you can afford to lose, and never gamble with money needed for essentials like rent, bills, or food.

Remember: the odds always favour the bookmaker in the long term. Enjoy betting responsibly and within your means.

Age Verification

You must be 18 years of age or older to use betting services in Great Britain. This is a legal requirement under UK gambling regulations.

If you are under 18, please do not attempt to access betting sites. If you are aware of a young person gambling illegally, please contact the UK Gambling Commission.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognise any of the following behaviours in yourself, you may have a gambling problem:

• Chasing losses by betting more money to recover what you've lost
• Hiding your gambling activity from family or friends
• Gambling with money meant for bills, rent, or other essentials
• Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
• Feeling anxious or irritable when unable to gamble
• Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities due to gambling
• Borrowing money to fund gambling
• Lying about the amount of money or time spent gambling
• Gambling as a way to escape stress, anxiety, or depression
• Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling

If you've identified with any of these warning signs, please seek support immediately.

Self-Help Tools & Controls

Most reputable betting operators offer built-in tools to help you gamble responsibly:

• Deposit Limits: Set a daily, weekly, or monthly limit on the amount you can deposit
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose in a given period
• Bet Limits: Control the maximum stake on individual bets
• Reality Checks: Receive reminders about how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
• Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily ban yourself from a betting site for a set period or permanently
• Account Closure: Permanently close your betting account if you wish to stop

Speak to your betting operator's customer support team to set up these tools on your account.

Support Organisations

United Kingdom

• GamCare
  Free, confidential support and counselling for problem gamblers
  www.gamcare.org.uk
  National Problem Gambling Clinic: 0808 802 0133
• GamStop
  National self-exclusion scheme covering all UK-licensed betting operators
  www.gamstop.co.uk
• Gamblers Anonymous
  Peer support meetings and recovery programmes
  www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
• National Debtline
  Free debt advice if gambling has caused financial difficulties
  www.nationaldebtline.org

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

If You're Struggling, Help Is Available

If you feel your gambling is becoming a problem, please reach out for help today. Speaking to someone is a sign of strength, not weakness. Support is confidential, free, and available 24/7.

You are not alone. Help is just a phone call or click away.