Responsible Gambling

Consider these important guidelines for gambling responsibly:

  • View gambling as a form of entertainment, not a way to make money.
  • Only gamble what you can afford to lose.
  • Establish a budget before you start playing.
  • Avoid trying to win back lost money.
  • Make sure to take breaks often.
  • Steer clear of gambling if you’re drinking alcohol.
  • Avoid gambling when you're feeling down or stressed.
  • Arm yourself with knowledge about the games you play.
  • Ensure gambling doesn’t interfere with your daily tasks.
  • Balance gambling with other activities.
  • Monitor the time and money you spend gambling.
  • If you think you may have a gambling problem, don’t hesitate to seek help from organizations like BeGambleAware, Gamblers Anonymous, GamCare, and Gam-Anon.

Identifying Gambling Addiction

Answer these questions to help identify potential gambling issues:

  • Do you skip work or school to gamble?
  • Is gambling an escape from life’s difficulties?
  • Do you feel desperate to gamble again when you run out of money?
  • Do you feel compelled to recover your losses right after losing?
  • Have you ever lied or borrowed money to continue gambling or cover gambling debts?
  • Have you lied about the amount of time or money spent on gambling?
  • Do you gamble all your money away, leaving nothing for other necessities?
  • Are you in debt because of gambling?
  • Has anyone criticized your gambling?
  • Are you unwilling to spend money on anything other than gambling?
  • Have you lost interest in family, friends, or hobbies due to gambling?
  • Is gambling a priority over your family and loved ones?
  • Do you continue gambling despite arguments or disappointments?
  • Does gambling make you feel depressed or suicidal?

Need Help?

If you answer "yes" to any questions above, contact: BeGambleAware, Gamblers Anonymous, GamCare, or Gam-Anon.

Major Gambling Organizations

If you answer "yes" to any of the above questions, contact: BeGambleAwareGamblers AnonymousGamCare, and Gam-Anon.

Main Gambling Organizations

Gambling Addiction Organizations Website Country
BeGambleAware https://www.begambleaware.org/ United Kingdom
GamCare https://www.gamcare.org.uk/ United Kingdom
Gamblers Anonymous https://www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk/ United Kingdom
Gambling Therapy https://www.gamblingtherapy.org/ United Kingdom
Gam-Anon http://gamanon.org.uk/ United Kingdom
Gordon Moody Association https://gordonmoody.org.uk/ United Kingdom
CNWL National Problem Gambling Clinic https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/services/addictions-and-substance-misuse-services/national-problem-gambling-clinic United Kingdom
The Samaritans https://www.samaritans.org/ United Kingdom

Organizations Ensuring Fair Play

Name Website
eCOGRA www.ecogra.org
iTech Labs www.itechlabs.com
TST www.tstglobal.com
GLI www.gaminglabs.com
Gaming Associates www.gamingassociates.com
NMi nmi.nl
BMM Testlabs bmm.com
SQS www.sqs.com