Responsible Gaming
Your safety and wellbeing are our top priorities
Important Notice
Gambling should always remain fun and entertaining. If betting stops being enjoyable or begins to cause problems in your life, it's time to seek help.
Remember: You are never alone, and help is always available.
Gambling Responsibly
Responsible gambling means enjoying betting as a form of entertainment while maintaining control over your time and money. It involves understanding the risks, setting limits, and knowing when to stop.
Key Principles of Responsible Gambling
Set Time Limits
Decide how much time you'll spend gambling before you start, and stick to it.
Set Money Limits
Only gamble with money you can afford to lose. Never borrow money to gamble.
Take Regular Breaks
Step away from gambling regularly to maintain perspective and control.
Don't Chase Losses
Accept losses as part of the entertainment cost. Never try to win back what you've lost.
Warning Signs
It's important to recognize when gambling might be becoming a problem. Watch out for these warning signs:
- • Spending more time or money gambling than you intended
- • Feeling anxious, depressed, or guilty about your gambling
- • Lying to family or friends about your gambling activities
- • Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
- • Neglecting work, family, or other responsibilities
- • Thinking about gambling constantly
- • Feeling the need to bet more money to get the same excitement
- • Being unable to stop or reduce your gambling
Self-Help Tools
Most reputable gambling sites offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set daily, weekly, or monthly limits on how much you can deposit
- Loss Limits: Set limits on how much you can lose in a specific time period
- Session Time Limits: Set limits on how long you can play in one session
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders about how long you've been playing
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently block yourself from gambling sites
Getting Help
If you're concerned about your gambling or that of someone you know, help is available. These organizations provide free, confidential support:
GambleAware
Leading charity providing information, advice, and support for anyone affected by gambling problems.
Website: www.gambleaware.org
Helpline: 0808 8020 133
GamCare
Provides support, information, and advice to anyone suffering from a gambling problem.
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 8020 133
Gamblers Anonymous
Fellowship of men and women who share their experience to help solve their gambling problem.
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
Meetings: Local support groups available
Gordon Moody Association
Provides residential treatment and ongoing support for people with gambling addictions.
Website: www.gordonmoody.org.uk
Helpline: 01384 241292
For Family and Friends
Gambling problems don't just affect the gambler - they impact families and friends too. If someone you care about has a gambling problem:
- • Don't ignore the problem or hope it will go away
- • Encourage them to seek professional help
- • Don't lend them money or pay their gambling debts
- • Look after your own wellbeing
- • Consider seeking support for yourself
Remember
Gambling addiction is a recognized medical condition, not a moral failing or lack of willpower.
Recovery is possible with the right support and treatment. The first step is acknowledging there's a problem and asking for help.
Our Commitment
At Bestie Betting Site, we are committed to promoting responsible gambling. We only recommend operators that:
- • Provide comprehensive responsible gambling tools
- • Have clear policies for identifying problem gambling
- • Offer easy access to support resources
- • Implement strict age verification procedures
- • Provide transparent terms and conditions
- • Support responsible gambling organizations
Need Help Right Now?
If you or someone you know needs immediate support, don't wait. Help is available 24/7.
National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133
Free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day