Responsible Gambling

According to the statutory British gambling regulator, the Gambling Commission, “Safe and responsible gambling comes from an industry that takes care of its customers, customers who are empowered with the knowledge to manage their gambling, and a regulator that ensures the consumer is at the heart of everything we do.”

The information contained here aims to address the first two of these criteria. As we promote the services of gambling providers on this site, we believe it is important that our customers are made aware of the risks associated with gambling, as well as where they can find further advice and support if needed.

Online gambling should be an entertaining and fun way to spend your time. However, when it stops being fun, it’s time to take a break or consider quitting altogether.

At Bonus Bet Kings, we promote responsible gambling. All the casinos and sports betting sites we partner with offer options to set deposit limits or self-exclude for a certain period or permanently.

Signs of gambling problem

The definition of gambling problem, addiction or disorder varies in different countries and sources. The NHS regognises that being a compulsive gambler can harm your health and relationships, as well as leaving you in serious debt, and they provide treatment and support for people with a gambling addition.

If you are worried that you have a gambling problem the NHS recommends that you ask yourself the following:

Do you bet more than you can afford to lose?
Do you need to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same feeling?
Have you tried to win back money you have lost (chasing losses)?
Have you borrowed money or sold anything to get money to gamble?
Have you wondered whether you have a problem with gambling?
Has your gambling caused you any health problems, including feelings of stress or anxiety?
Have other people criticised your betting or told you that you had a gambling problem (regardless of whether or not you thought it was true)?
Has your gambling caused any financial problems for you or your household?
Have you ever felt guilty about the way you gamble or what happens when you gamble?

Find out more information on the NHS Website. GamCare also offers free information, support and counselling for problem gamblers in the UK. They run the National Gambling Helpline (0808 8020 133) and offer face-to-face counselling.

GambleAware.org

The National Gambling Support Network helps people struggling with gambling, and people who are worried about someone else’s gambling.

It can be difficult to talk about your worries with gambling, but starting a conversation can be the first step towards getting the right support.

If you’re worried about your own gambling, it can be difficult to know what to say. Try talking to a trusted friend or family member as a first step. You can also talk with someone confidentially on the free National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133. Helpline advisers are available 24/7 to offer advice, information and emotional support.

When talking to someone else about their gambling, let them know you’re concerned because you care about them. This can help them feel safe to speak openly and will allow you to develop and negotiate a plan together.

Telephone & live chat: Call us on 0808 8020 133
Help centres in your area
Resources & advice

How to gamble more safely

GambleAware is the UK’s leading non-profit organisation dedicated to educate on and fight against gambling-related harms. Their ten items list of tips on how to gamble safely is pretty good:

Don’t think of gambling as a way to make money
Only gamble with money you can afford to lose
Set a spending limit in advance
Set a time limit in advance
Never chase your losses
Don’t gamble when you’re depressed or upset
Balance gambling with other activities
Don’t take your bank card with you
Take frequent breaks
Don’t drink or use drugs when gambling

While the list might be more for brick and mortar casino-goers, the list has merit amongst online gamblers as well. We strongly recommend utilising online casinos’ deposit limits or time related limits.

The UK gambling commission has a guide on “How to make sure you gamble safely with licensed businesses and how to gamble responsibly by using tools to manage your activity”.

Play Safely & Responsibly

This site is intended for those persons of 18 years of age or older. 18+ begambleaware.org