Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment

We want you to enjoy betting as a form of entertainment. However, it's important to understand that gambling should never be viewed as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Betting outcomes are based on chance, and the house always has a mathematical advantage. Set a budget you can afford to lose and stick to it.

Age Verification

Gambling is only legal for individuals aged 18 years and over in the UK. If you are under 18, you must not place bets or use betting services. We take age verification seriously and comply with all UK Gambling Commission regulations.

If you are under 18 and have accessed betting services, please stop immediately and speak to a trusted adult.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Do any of the following apply to you? If so, you may be developing a gambling problem:

• Chasing losses by betting more money to recover what you've lost
• Lying to friends, family, or others about the extent of your gambling
• Gambling with money meant for essential expenses (bills, rent, food)
• Feeling anxious or irritable when trying to reduce or stop gambling
• Neglecting work, school, or personal relationships due to gambling
• Using gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
• Spending increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
• Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
• Unable to control the amount of time or money spent gambling
• Experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide related to gambling losses

If you recognise any of these signs, it's time to seek help.

Self-Help Tools & Betting Limits

Most responsible betting platforms offer tools to help you maintain control:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit in a day, week, or month
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose
• Betting Limits: Restrict the stake size on individual bets
• Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders about how long you've been gambling
• Time-Out: Take a temporary break from gambling (hours, days, or weeks)
• Self-Exclusion: Permanently or temporarily exclude yourself from betting services

Speak to your betting provider about activating these tools on your account today.

Support Organizations

If you're struggling with gambling, professional help is available. Here are trusted organisations in the UK and beyond:

United Kingdom

• GamCare - Free confidential support and counselling
  www.gamcare.org.uk
  Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7)
• GamStop - National Self-Exclusion Scheme
  www.gamstop.co.uk
  Self-exclude from all UK-licensed online gambling operators
• Gamblers Anonymous - Free peer support meetings
  www.gamblersanonymous.org.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
  National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
  Telefon: 0800 1 372 374 (kostenlos, 24/7)

Need Help?

If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, reach out for help today. There is no shame in seeking support—thousands of people recover from problem gambling every year with professional assistance.

Contact one of the organisations listed above. They offer confidential, non-judgmental support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Your wellbeing is more important than any bet.

This information is provided for guidance purposes. Accountants Brighton is committed to promoting responsible gambling in accordance with UK Gambling Commission regulations and the Gambling Act 2005.