Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At Kirkby House, we believe that gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Betting sites should be enjoyed responsibly and within your means. Never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose.
Age Verification
In the United Kingdom, you must be 18 years of age or older to participate in gambling activities. We take age verification seriously and all operators on our site are required to verify your age before allowing you to place any bets. If you are under 18, please do not attempt to gamble.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs in your own behaviour, you may be developing a problem with gambling:
- Gambling with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
- Repeatedly trying to cut back or stop gambling without success
- Chasing losses by gambling more to try to recover money you've lost
- Hiding your gambling habits from family, friends, or loved ones
- Gambling to escape from problems, stress, or difficult emotions
- Neglecting work, school, or personal relationships due to gambling
- Borrowing money to fund your gambling activities
- Feeling anxious or irritable when trying to reduce or stop gambling
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Experiencing financial difficulties as a result of gambling
Self-Help Tools & Features
Most reputable betting operators offer tools to help you maintain control of your gambling. These include:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified period
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose over a given time frame
- Time Limits: Set reminders or automatic session timeouts to manage your playing time
- Reality Checks: Pop-up notifications during play to remind you how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from betting sites
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop gambling entirely
Make use of these tools to maintain control over your gambling activity. Contact your betting operator's customer support team if you need help activating any of these features.
Support Organisations
If you are struggling with problem gambling, professional help is available. The following organisations offer free, confidential support:
United Kingdom
- GamCare - Free counselling and support for problem gamblers and their families
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential) - GamStop - The National Self-Exclusion Scheme for gambling online in Great Britain
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Self-exclude from all licensed online gambling operators at once - Gamblers Anonymous - Support group meetings across the UK
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk - National Problem Gambling Clinic - NHS-funded treatment service
Website: www.cnwl.nhs.uk
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
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) - www.bzga.de
Need Help?
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, please reach out for help today. There is no shame in seeking support—help is available, and recovery is possible. Contact one of the organisations listed above or speak to someone you trust about your concerns.
Remember: Gambling should be fun and entertaining. If it's causing you stress, financial hardship, or affecting your relationships, it's time to take action.