Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At davidbryce.org.uk, we believe that gambling should only ever be considered as a form of entertainment, similar to going to the cinema or playing sport. It should never be viewed as a way to earn money, pay bills, or solve financial problems. Please only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to gamble in the United Kingdom. If you are under 18, please do not use any betting services. Parents and guardians should be aware of the risks and monitor young people's online activity.
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 gambling more to try to recover money lost
- Hiding gambling activity or lying about time and money spent gambling
- Gambling with money intended for essential expenses (rent, bills, food)
- Experiencing mood swings or becoming irritable when unable to gamble
- Neglecting work, study, family, or social commitments due to gambling
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Feeling a constant urge to gamble or a need to gamble with increasing amounts
- Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or relieve stress and anxiety
- Others expressing concern about your gambling habits
Self-Help Tools
Most responsible betting sites offer the following tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit over a specific period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Cap the maximum amount you are willing to lose
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders of how long you have been gambling and how much you have spent
- Session Time Limits: Set automatic timeouts to prevent extended gambling sessions
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily ban yourself from betting sites for a set period (typically 6 months to 5 years)
We strongly encourage you to use these tools as part of a responsible gambling approach.
Support Organisations
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, help is available. Please reach out to one of the following organisations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free, confidential support and counselling for problem gamblers and their families. Available 24/7. www.gamcare.org.uk | Helpline: 0808 8020 133
- GamStop – The National Self-Exclusion Scheme. Register to self-exclude from all UK-licensed online gambling operators simultaneously. www.gamstop.co.uk
- Gamblers Anonymous – Free peer support meetings across the UK for people with a gambling problem. www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
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 | National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – Gambling Addiction Information Portal
If You Need Help
If you are concerned about your gambling or the gambling of someone close to you, please don't hesitate to seek support. There is no shame in asking for help. Contacting one of the organisations listed above is a positive step towards recovery.
Remember: help is available, and recovery is possible.