Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment

At carpartonline.org, 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 sites and casino games are designed for enjoyment and should only be enjoyed responsibly by those who can afford to lose what they stake.

Please gamble within your means and never bet more than you can afford to lose.

Age Verification

All gambling operators in the UK are required by law to verify that users are at least 18 years of age before allowing access to betting services. If you are under 18, or under the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction, you must not use any betting site or casino platform.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to use parental controls to prevent underage access to gambling websites.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can develop gradually. Be aware of these warning signs in yourself or others:

• Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
• Gambling with money needed for essentials like bills, rent, or food
• Hiding gambling activity or lying about the amount spent
• Neglecting family, friends, work, or studies due to gambling
• Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when unable to gamble
• Spending increasing amounts of time and money on gambling
• Failed attempts to cut down or stop gambling
• Using gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
• Loss of control over gambling decisions

If you recognise any of these signs, it's important to seek help immediately.

Self-Help Tools and Controls

Responsible gambling operators provide several tools to help you stay in control:

• Deposit Limits: Set a daily, weekly, or monthly limit on how much you can deposit
• Loss Limits: Restrict the amount you're willing to lose in a given period
• Reality Checks: Receive regular pop-up reminders of how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
• Time-Out (Cool-Off Period): Take a temporary break from gambling for a set period (hours or days)
• Self-Exclusion: Permanently or temporarily exclude yourself from a gambling site

Use these tools proactively to manage your gambling activity and maintain control.

Get Help: Support Organizations

If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Contact one of these organisations:

United Kingdom

• GamCare – Free support, information, and counselling for problem gamblers and their families. www.gamcare.org.uk | Telephone: 0808 8020 133 (free and confidential)
• GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling. Register to self-exclude from all regulated UK online gambling sites. www.gamstop.co.uk
• Gamblers Anonymous – 12-step peer support programme. www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk

Other Regions

• 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 | National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – Information and support for gambling addiction

If You Have a Problem, Seek Help Today

Problem gambling is a serious issue, but help and recovery are possible. If you recognise problematic gambling behaviour in yourself or someone else, don't wait—reach out to one of the support organisations listed above.

You are not alone, and support is available 24/7.