Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Dependable Care Services, we believe that gambling should only ever be viewed as entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Betting sites and casino games are games of chance with a house edge, meaning the odds always favour the operator in the long run. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years old to gamble in the United Kingdom. If you are under the legal age in your jurisdiction, gambling is prohibited. We take age verification seriously and support all efforts to prevent underage gambling.
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: Trying to recover money lost by gambling more
- Hiding gambling: Keeping your gambling secret from family or friends
- Loss of control: Gambling more or for longer than intended
- Neglecting responsibilities: Missing work, family time, or other obligations due to gambling
- Financial problems: Borrowing money or getting into debt to fund gambling
- Mood changes: Becoming irritable or anxious when unable to gamble
- Escalating stakes: Needing to bet larger amounts to feel the same excitement
- Failed attempts to stop: Repeatedly trying and failing to cut back or quit gambling
Self-Help Tools & Features
Most reputable betting sites offer tools to help you gamble responsibly. These include:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified period
- Loss Limits: Cap the amount you're willing to lose in a given timeframe
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders about how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
- Time-Out/Cool-Off Period: Take a break from gambling for a set period without closing your account
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from gambling sites for a fixed or indefinite period
Use these tools to maintain control and stick to your limits. There is no shame in using these features—they are designed to protect you.
Support Organisations
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Please reach out to one of these organisations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free, confidential counselling and support service
www.gamcare.org.uk
Telephone: 0808 8020 133 (free and confidential) - GamStop – The National Self-Exclusion Scheme for Great Britain
www.gamstop.co.uk
Self-exclude from all licensed UK gambling operators with one registration - Gamblers Anonymous – Free peer support groups across the UK
Telephone: 020 7584 7000
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)
Telephone: 0800-0040040
Need Help?
If you are experiencing problems with gambling, please seek help immediately. There is no judgment, and support is confidential and free. Reach out to one of the organisations listed above today. Your wellbeing is more important than any bet.
Remember: It's never too late to ask for help.