Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At LWBP, we believe that gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, similar to going to the cinema or watching live sport. It should never be considered a way to earn money or solve financial problems. The house always has a mathematical advantage, and you should only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
We are committed to promoting responsible gambling practices and supporting players in the UK and beyond.
Age Verification
All gambling operators in the UK must verify that players are aged 18 years or over before allowing access to betting services. This is a legal requirement under UK gambling law.
If you are under 18, you must not use any betting site. If you are aware of a minor gambling online, please report this to the UK Gambling Commission.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs in your own behaviour or that of someone close to you, help is available:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to try to win back money
- Gambling with more money than originally planned
- Hiding gambling activity or lying about how much you gamble
- Borrowing money to fund gambling
- Neglecting family, work, or personal relationships due to gambling
- Feeling anxious or irritable when trying to reduce or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape from problems or negative emotions
- Spending increasing amounts of time or money on gambling
- Experiencing sleep problems or health issues related to gambling stress
If you have checked any of these boxes, please seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools Available
Most reputable betting sites offer built-in responsible gambling tools to help you stay in control. These include:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified time period (daily, weekly, or monthly).
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose over a certain period.
- Betting Limits: Restrict the stake size on individual bets.
- Reality Checks: Receive pop-up reminders about how long you have been gambling and how much you have spent.
- Time-Out: Take a break from gambling for a set period (hours, days, or weeks) while maintaining account access.
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently close your account and be prevented from accessing betting services.
We encourage you to use these tools proactively as part of your responsible gambling strategy.
Support Organizations & Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, confidential help is available from these organisations:
United Kingdom
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GamCare
Free, confidential support for problem gamblers and their families
www.gamcare.org.uk
Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) -
GamStop
National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling in Great Britain
www.gamstop.co.uk -
Gamblers Anonymous
Support meetings and peer help
Phone: 0330 094 0322
Other Countries
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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: 1-800-522-4700 -
Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
www.bzga.de
If You Need Help, Reach Out Today
Problem gambling can have serious consequences for your mental health, finances, and relationships. There is no shame in asking for help.
Whether you think you might have a problem or someone you care about does, the organisations listed above offer free, confidential support. Many are available 24/7.
Take action now:
- Contact GamCare on 0808 8020 133 (UK)
- Register with GamStop to self-exclude from all UK-licensed online gambling sites
- Visit one of the support organisation websites listed above
- Speak to your GP or local health service
Remember: gambling problems are treatable, and recovery is possible with the right support.