Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
Cricket betting should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. It should never be viewed as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Always bet only what you can afford to lose, and remember that the odds are always in favour of the betting operator.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to use any betting services in the United Kingdom. This is a legal requirement. If you are under 18, you are not permitted to place any bets or access gambling services.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs in your own behaviour, please seek help immediately:
- Chasing losses by betting more money to recover what you've lost
- Hiding or lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Feeling the need to bet with increasing amounts to achieve the same excitement
- Being unable to reduce or stop gambling despite wanting to
- Neglecting family, friends, work, or hobbies due to gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative feelings
- Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
- Experiencing mood swings or irritability when unable to gamble
- Continued gambling despite negative consequences (financial loss, relationship problems)
Self-Help Tools
Most reputable betting operators provide tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit over a daily, weekly, or monthly period
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose within a specific timeframe
- Reality Checks: Receive regular notifications about how long you've been gambling and how much you've wagered
- Time-Out/Cool-Off Periods: Temporarily exclude yourself from betting for a set period (days, weeks, or months)
- Self-Exclusion: Permanently or temporarily ban yourself from accessing betting accounts
Use these tools proactively to keep your gambling under control.
Support Organisations
If you are struggling with gambling, help is available. The following organisations provide free, confidential support:
United Kingdom
- GamCare: Free counselling and support service for problem gamblers and their families
www.gamcare.org.uk | Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free) - GamStop: The National Self-Exclusion Scheme for online gambling in Great Britain
www.gamstop.co.uk - Gamblers Anonymous: A fellowship of individuals who share their experience to help others recover from gambling
Phone: 020 7384 3040
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: Information on gambling addiction support services
If You Need Help
If you believe you or someone you know has a problem with gambling, please reach out to one of the support organisations listed above. There is no shame in seeking help, and professional support can make a real difference.
Remember: You are not alone, and help is available 24/7.