Responsible Gaming
Our Commitment to Responsible Gaming
At adbytes.co.uk, we are committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Gambling should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. If you choose to gamble, please do so responsibly and within your means.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to access and use gambling services in the United Kingdom. We take age verification seriously and comply with all UK gambling regulations. If you are under 18, please do not attempt to access any gambling websites or services.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can affect anyone. Please review the following checklist and seek help if you recognise any of these warning signs:
- Spending more time or money on gambling than you intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to try to win back lost money
- Hiding or lying about your gambling habits to friends and family
- Feeling anxious, stressed, or irritable when unable to gamble
- Borrowing money or getting into debt to fund gambling
- Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities due to gambling
- Using gambling as a way to escape problems or negative emotions
- Unsuccessful attempts to reduce or stop gambling
- Experiencing relationship problems because of gambling
- Losing interest in hobbies or activities you once enjoyed
Self-Help Tools & Safeguards
Most reputable online casinos and sportsbooks offer tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to deposit within a specified timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose
- Reality Checks: Receive regular notifications during play to remind you how long you have been gambling and how much you have spent
- Time Limits: Set automatic session time limits
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently block yourself from accessing a casino or betting site
- Account Cooling Off: Take a break from gambling for a set period
We strongly encourage you to use these tools if available.
Support Organizations & Resources
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: www.gamcare.org.uk – Free, confidential support for problem gambling
- GamStop: www.gamstop.co.uk – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling in Great Britain
- Gamblers Anonymous: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk – Support meetings and peer help
- National Gambling Helpline: Call 0808 8020 133 (free and confidential)
International Resources
- 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
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – www.bzga.de
Take Action Today
If you think you have a gambling problem, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in asking for support. Problem gambling is a recognised condition, and professional help and support are available to you.
Contact one of the organisations listed above, speak to a trusted friend or family member, or visit your GP for advice and referral to specialist services.
Remember: Gambling should be fun and entertaining. If it stops being fun, it's time to take action.