Responsible Gambling

Published on October 1, 2024

Also, use these steps to help guide interventions for family and friends. Remember to be patient and avoid playing the blame game. Instead, offer sincere support and be understanding of the issue.

Resources for Problem Gamblers

The number of online gamblers is steadily increasing. According to a recent survey completed by the UK government, roughly 4% of gamblers in the country are classified as being at an ‘elevated risk’ of problem gambling. As more and more people enter the market, the number of problem gamblers increases.

Would you like to seek help for problem gambling? Whether you are searching for yourself or your loved ones, resources are abundant online. Here are some of the organisations and helplines for support:

All of the organisations listed above have a plethora of online resources and self-help tools to help you get started on your path to recovery.

FAQ

: Responsible gambling refers to gambling that is done with physical, financial and mental health in mind. This includes not gambling with money needed for other things, not spending too much time gambling, and not lying to loved ones about the amount of time or money you spend gambling.

: You can gamble responsibly by keeping your budget, personal wellbeing, and the wellbeing of others in mind. Responsible gambling habits include taking breaks from betting, not wagering as a source of income, and only gambling with money you can afford to lose.

: Some common signs of problem gambling include lying to friends and loved ones about the amount of time or money you spend gambling, spending a significant amount of time thinking about gambling, and missing real-life events to gamble.

: You can typically self-exclude from an online gambling site by visiting the operator’s responsible gambling page and/or your profile. If you cannot self-exclude on your own, reach out to customer service and ask them to do it on your behalf.

: You can avoid problem gambling by being honest about your gambling habits, setting time limits, deposit limits and loss limits, and taking frequent breaks.