Responsible Gambling

Our Commitment to Responsible Gambling

At HistoryOfBritishTea, we believe that gambling should be an enjoyable form of entertainment. We are committed to promoting responsible gambling and providing resources to help those who may be experiencing difficulties.

While we provide information about betting sites, we want to ensure that our visitors gamble safely and within their means. If gambling is no longer fun, it's time to stop.

Signs of Problem Gambling

It's important to recognize when gambling may be becoming a problem. Warning signs include:

• Spending more money or time gambling than you can afford
• Chasing losses by gambling more to try to win money back
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble
• Neglecting work, school, family, or personal needs due to gambling
• Lying to family and friends about gambling activities
• Feeling anxious, stressed, or irritable when not gambling
• Using gambling as a way to escape problems or relieve negative feelings
• Difficulty controlling, cutting back, or stopping gambling
• Needing to gamble with increasing amounts to feel excited
• Failed attempts to control or stop gambling

If you recognize any of these signs in yourself or someone you know, please seek help from one of the organizations listed below.

Responsible Gambling Tools

All UK-licensed bookmakers are required to offer tools to help you stay in control:

Deposit Limits

Set daily, weekly, or monthly limits on how much you can deposit. This helps you budget and prevents overspending.

Loss Limits

Limit how much you can lose in a set period. Once reached, you cannot place more bets until the period resets.

Time Limits

Set limits on how long you can spend on the betting site during a session or per day.

Reality Checks

Receive pop-up reminders showing how long you've been playing and your wins/losses during the session.

Cooling-Off Periods

Take a short break from gambling (24 hours to 6 weeks) while keeping your account open.

Self-Exclusion

Exclude yourself from a bookmaker for a set period (typically 6 months to 5 years). During this time, your account will be closed and you cannot open a new one.

GAMSTOP - National Self-Exclusion

GAMSTOP is a free service that allows you to self-exclude from all UKGC-licensed online gambling sites at once. You can register for:

• 6 months
• 1 year
• 5 years

Once registered, all participating gambling sites will close your accounts and prevent new registrations during the exclusion period.

Register at: www.gamstop.co.uk

Support Organizations

If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling, these organizations provide free, confidential support:

Tips for Safer Gambling

• Set a budget - Decide how much you can afford to lose before you start and stick to it
• Set a time limit - Decide how long you'll gamble and use reality checks
• Never chase losses - If you've lost, don't try to win it back
• Don't gamble when emotional - Avoid betting when stressed, depressed, or under the influence of alcohol
• Take regular breaks - Step away from gambling regularly
• Don't borrow to gamble - Never use credit cards, loans, or borrowed money to bet
• Balance gambling with other activities - Don't let gambling become your only form of entertainment
• Treat winnings as a bonus - Don't rely on gambling as a source of income

For Family and Friends

If you're concerned about someone else's gambling:

• Talk to them about your concerns in a non-judgmental way
• Encourage them to seek professional help
• Don't enable their gambling by lending money
• Seek support for yourself - organizations like GamCare also help affected family members
• Remember that recovery is possible with the right support

UK Gambling Commission

The UK Gambling Commission regulates gambling in Great Britain, ensuring operators act fairly and responsibly. All bookmakers we recommend are licensed by the UKGC.

www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk