Responsible Gambling
Last Updated: September 2026
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Strictly 18+
Gambling is only for adults aged 18 or over. It is an offence for anyone under 18 to gamble. We do not market to under-18s, and every bookmaker we link to verifies age before anyone can bet. If you share a device with children, use parental control software such as Net Nanny or your device's built-in family controls to block gambling sites.
Staying in Control
- Set a budget before you start and never bet money you cannot afford to lose.
- Treat betting as entertainment, not as a way to make money or pay bills.
- Set a time limit and take regular breaks.
- Never chase losses. A losing day is part of betting.
- Avoid betting when you are upset, stressed or have been drinking.
- Keep a record of what you stake and what you win or lose.
Warning Signs
Betting may be becoming a problem if you recognise any of these:
- Spending more money or time on betting than you intended
- Chasing losses or betting to win back money you have lost
- Borrowing money, selling things or missing bills to fund betting
- Lying to family or friends about how much you bet
- Feeling anxious, irritable or low when you are not betting
- Betting to escape problems or to cope with stress
Tools That Help
- Deposit and loss limits: every licensed bookmaker lets you set daily, weekly or monthly limits in your account.
- Time-outs and reality checks: take a break from your account for a day up to several weeks, or get reminders of how long you have been playing.
- Self-exclusion: exclude yourself from one bookmaker, or from all UK-licensed online gambling at once through GAMSTOP.
- Blocking software: tools such as Gamban or BetBlocker block gambling sites and apps on your devices.
- Bank gambling blocks: many banks let you block gambling payments from your card in their app.
Free, Confidential Help
- GamCare / National Gambling HelplineFree, confidential support 24/7 in Great Britain. Call 0808 8020 133 or use live chat.
- BeGambleAwareAdvice, self-assessment and links to free treatment services.
- GAMSTOPFree self-exclusion from all UK-licensed online gambling sites and apps.
- Gamblers Anonymous (UK)Peer support meetings across the UK.
- Gamblers Anonymous (Ireland)Peer support meetings across Ireland.
Outside the UK and Ireland, your national gambling regulator lists local support services and self-exclusion schemes.
Worried About Someone Else?
Gambling harm affects families and friends too. GamCare and BeGambleAware offer free support for people affected by someone else's gambling, including advice on how to start the conversation.
Our Commitment
- Every tip, post and graphic we publish carries an 18+ and responsible gambling message.
- We never describe betting as a way to make money, and we publish our full results, winners and losers.
- We only link to bookmakers licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. See our Affiliate Disclosure.
- Questions or concerns? Contact us at support@equinetipsintel.com.