Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income

At Cambs Consulting, we believe that gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, similar to going to the cinema or attending a sporting event. It should never be considered as a way to earn money or solve financial problems.

Betting sites listed on our website are for adult enjoyment only. If you choose to gamble, only spend money you can afford to lose, and never chase losses or attempt to win back money you've lost.

Age Verification

You must be 18 years of age or older to use any of the betting sites we recommend. This is a legal requirement in Great Britain.

If you are under 18, we encourage you to speak to a trusted adult about the risks of gambling. Gambling operators are legally required to verify your age before allowing you to play.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can develop gradually. Please review the following checklist. If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone you know, seek help immediately:

• Gambling with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
• Repeatedly trying to cut back or stop gambling without success
• Chasing losses by gambling more to win back money you've lost
• Hiding your gambling activities from family, friends, or healthcare professionals
• Using gambling as an escape from stress, anxiety, depression, or personal problems
• Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities due to gambling
• Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
• Experiencing arguments with loved ones about your gambling
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to reduce gambling
• Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling

Self-Help Tools & Player Protection Features

All reputable betting sites offer tools to help you stay in control. Consider using these features:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to deposit in a specified time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Cap the maximum amount you're willing to lose within a set timeframe
• Reality Checks: Receive notifications during gambling sessions to remind you how long you've been playing and how much you've staked
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently close your account if you feel you're losing control. This prevents you from accessing the site for a set period
• Take a Break: Many operators offer cooling-off periods where your account is suspended for a set time

Use these tools proactively—they are designed to help protect your wellbeing.

Support Organisations & Helplines

If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, confidential support is available. Please reach out to one of the following organisations:

United Kingdom

• GamCare – Free, confidential support for problem gambling
  Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
  Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free and confidential)
• GamStop – The National Self-Exclusion Scheme
  Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
  Self-exclude from all UK-regulated online gambling sites in one place
• Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support and recovery meetings
  Phone: 0207 384 3040
  Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.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 (1-800-522-4700)
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – www.bzga.de

Seek Help Today

If gambling is causing you concern or distress, please reach out for help today. There is no shame in asking for support—problem gambling is a recognised condition, and recovery is possible with the right help.

Contact one of the organisations listed above, speak to your GP, or confide in a trusted friend or family member. Help is available 24/7.

Remember: You are not alone, and support is just a call or click away.