Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At DamageAssist, 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. Like any form of entertainment, it comes with costs and risks. Please only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and never use gambling as a means to generate income.
Age Verification
Gambling is only legal for individuals aged 18 years or older in the United Kingdom. We take age verification seriously and do not permit underage gambling on any affiliated betting sites. If you are under 18, please do not attempt to register or place bets.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs in your own behaviour, it may indicate a problem with gambling:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to try to recover money lost
- Gambling with larger amounts of money than intended
- Hiding gambling activities from family, friends, or partners
- Borrowing money or going into debt to gamble
- Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, depression, or other negative emotions
- Neglecting work, education, or personal relationships due to gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to cut down on gambling
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Failed attempts to stop or reduce gambling
- Experiencing financial difficulties as a direct result of gambling
Self-Help Tools & Controls
Most reputable betting sites offer tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to deposit within a specified period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount of losses you are willing to accept before automatically stopping play
- Betting Limits: Control the maximum stake you can place on individual bets
- Reality Checks: Enable regular pop-up reminders showing how long you have been playing and how much you have spent
- Time-Out (Cool-Off Period): Temporarily suspend your account for a set period (days or weeks)
- Self-Exclusion: Permanently or temporarily close your account and restrict access to betting services
We strongly encourage you to use these tools if you feel your gambling is becoming problematic.
Support Organizations
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, help is available. The following organisations provide free, confidential support:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free support, advice and counselling for problem gamblers and their families
www.gamcare.org.uk
Tel: 0808 802 0133 (free and confidential) - GamStop – The UK's national self-exclusion scheme. Register to be excluded from all online gambling operators in Great Britain
www.gamstop.co.uk - Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support groups throughout the UK
Tel: 0207 384 3040
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 Counselling: 0800 1372700
If You Need Help
Please reach out for support. Problem gambling is a serious issue, but it is treatable. Speaking to someone about your concerns – whether a family member, friend, healthcare professional, or counsellor – is an important first step.
If you are in crisis or having thoughts of self-harm, please contact:
- Samaritans (UK): 116 123 (available 24/7, free)
- Mind (UK): www.mind.org.uk
Remember: You are not alone, and help is available.