Responsible Gaming

Gaming Should Be Entertainment

At Wales Yearbook, 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. Betting apps and casino games are designed for fun, and you should only gamble with money you can afford to lose.

Please gamble responsibly and within your means. If you have concerns about your gambling habits, help is available.

Age Verification

All gambling operators we recommend are licensed and regulated. You must be 18 years of age or older to use betting apps and casino services in the UK. It is illegal for anyone under 18 to gamble.

If you are under the legal age, please do not attempt to access gambling services. Operators conduct strict age verification checks.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Be aware of these warning signs that may indicate a gambling problem:

• Gambling with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
• Repeatedly trying to cut down or stop gambling without success
• Chasing losses by gambling more to try to recover money lost
• Hiding gambling activity or betting amounts from family and friends
• Gambling to escape problems, stress, anxiety, or depression
• Neglecting work, school, family, or hobbies due to gambling
• Borrowing money to gamble or pay off gambling debts
• Experiencing relationship problems due to gambling
• Lying about time or money spent on gambling
• Feeling restless or irritable when trying to reduce gambling

If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone you know, support is available.

Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features

Most licensed betting apps offer tools to help you maintain control:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit in a day, week, or month
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose in a given period
• Stake Limits: Control the maximum bet size per wager
• Reality Checks: Receive reminders about how long you've been gambling
• Time-Out: Take a temporary break from gambling for hours or days
• Self-Exclusion: Permanently or temporarily exclude yourself from an operator's services

Use these tools proactively to keep your gambling within safe limits. All reputable operators make these features easily accessible in account settings.

Support Organisations

If you need help, these organisations provide free, confidential support:

United Kingdom

• GamCare – Free support for problem gambling
  www.gamcare.org.uk
  Offers counselling, support groups, and self-help resources
• GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme
  www.gamstop.co.uk
  Self-exclude from all licensed UK gambling operators simultaneously
• National Gambling Treatment Service (NGTS) – NHS-funded treatment
  Available through your GP or local mental health services
• Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support and 12-step programme
  Free meetings held across the 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
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – www.bzga.de

If You Need Help

If you think you may have a gambling problem, please reach out for help immediately. There is no shame in seeking support – problem gambling is a recognised issue and help is available.

Contact GamCare on 0808 8020 133 (freephone) or visit www.gamcare.org.uk to speak to a counsellor.

Your wellbeing is more important than any bet. Help is just a call or click away.