Responsible Gaming
Our Commitment to Safe Gambling
At redlandquakers.org.uk, we are committed to promoting responsible gambling. Online betting should be enjoyed as entertainment only, never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. If you choose to gamble, please do so within your means and always maintain control.
Age Verification
Online betting in the United Kingdom is only available to individuals aged 18 years and over. We strictly verify the age of all users and refuse service to anyone under the legal gambling age. If you are under 18, you must not register or place bets on any affiliated betting site.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. Please be aware of these warning signs:
- Gambling with money you cannot afford to lose
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover lost money
- Hiding gambling activity or lying about the amount you gamble
- Neglecting family, work, education, or other important responsibilities
- Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, depression, or other emotional problems
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Increasing the amount you bet to achieve the same level of excitement
- Failed attempts to control or reduce gambling
- Borrowing money to gamble or gambling with money intended for bills
- Experiencing relationship problems due to gambling
Self-Help Tools
Most reputable online betting operators provide tools to help you gamble responsibly. These include:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose
- Reality Checks: Receive reminders about how long you have been gambling
- Betting Limits: Restrict the size of individual bets or stakes
- Self-Exclusion: Take a break from gambling by temporarily or permanently blocking access to your account
- Account Closure: Permanently close your betting account if you wish to stop gambling
Always use these tools proactively before problems develop.
Support Organizations in the UK
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available:
GamCare
GamCare is the leading free and confidential source of support for problem gambling in Great Britain.
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Services: Online counselling, telephone support, face-to-face counselling, and helpline for friends and family
GamStop
GamStop is a free service that lets you self-exclude from all remote gambling operators licensed in Great Britain.
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Services: Multi-operator self-exclusion scheme, blocking access to betting sites for 6 months to 5 years
International Support Resources
Australia: Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Canada: Responsible Gambling Council
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
United States: National Council on Problem Gambling
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
Website: www.bzga.de
Take Action Today
If you believe you have a gambling problem, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in reaching out — problem gambling is a real issue affecting many people, and professional support can make a significant difference.
Contact GamCare or GamStop today, or speak to your GP, who can also refer you to specialist services.
Remember: Gambling should be fun, not a financial solution. Stay in control, and know when to stop.