Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At ngb2b.org.uk, we believe that online gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. It should never be viewed as a way to earn money, pay bills, or solve financial problems. While gaming can be fun and exciting, it's important to approach it with a responsible mindset and within your means.
Please remember: the house always has a mathematical advantage. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
In Great Britain, you must be 18 years of age or older to participate in gambling activities. This is a legal requirement to protect young people from the potential harms of gambling.
Before accessing any casino or placing any bets, you must verify that you meet the legal age requirement in your jurisdiction. If you are under 18, please do not use our affiliate links or access gambling websites.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone else, it may be time to seek help:
- Constantly thinking about gambling or planning your next gaming session
- Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same level of excitement
- Chasing losses by gambling more to try to recover money you've lost
- Hiding your gambling activities or lying to friends and family about how much you gamble
- Gambling to escape problems, stress, anxiety, or negative emotions
- Neglecting work, school, hobbies, or relationships due to gambling
- Borrowing money or using credit to fund your gambling
- Unsuccessful attempts to cut back or stop gambling
- Feeling anxious or irritable when you try to reduce your gambling
- Risking or losing important relationships, education, or job opportunities due to gambling
If any of these apply to you, support is available.
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Most reputable casinos offer tools to help you maintain control of your gaming:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount of money you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Restrict the amount of money you're willing to lose during a gaming session
- Reality Checks: Enable pop-up reminders during play to help you track your time and spending
- Time-Out: Take a temporary break from gaming for a set period (hours or days)
- Self-Exclusion: Permanently or temporarily exclude yourself from accessing gambling websites
- Account Closure: Permanently close your gaming account if you wish to stop playing
We recommend using these tools proactively, even if you feel you have your gambling under control.
Support Organizations & Resources
If you're struggling with gambling, help is available. Here are trusted organisations providing free, confidential support:
United Kingdom
- GamCare: Free counselling and support for problem gamblers and their families. www.gamcare.org.uk | Helpline: 0808 8020 133
- GamStop: The National Self-Exclusion Scheme. Self-exclude from all online casinos registered with the UK Gambling Commission at one time. www.gamstop.co.uk
- Gamblers Anonymous: Peer support meetings across the UK. 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 | Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) - www.bzga.de
If You Need Help
There is no shame in asking for support. Problem gambling is a recognized condition that affects people from all walks of life, and recovery is possible with the right help.
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please reach out to one of the organizations listed above today. They offer free, confidential, and non-judgmental support 24/7.
Your wellbeing is more important than any wager. Take control, seek help if needed, and remember that support is always available.