Responsible Gaming
Gambling should always be a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. For most people, betting on golf is an enjoyable pastime — but it is important to stay in control and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
In Great Britain, you must be 18 years or older to gamble legally online or in person. Always check that any operator you use is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission and verifies your age before you deposit or play.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following in yourself or someone close to you, it may be time to seek support:
- Chasing losses — gambling more to try to win back money you have lost
- Hiding gambling activity from family or friends
- Spending more time or money on gambling than you planned
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
- Neglecting work, studies, or relationships because of gambling
- Feeling anxious, guilty, or irritable when trying to cut down
- Lying about how much you gamble or feeling defensive about it
Self-Help Tools
Licensed UK betting sites are required to offer tools that can help you stay in control. Use these features before and during play:
- Deposit limits — cap how much you can add to your account daily, weekly, or monthly
- Loss limits — set a maximum amount you are willing to lose in a given period
- Reality checks — receive on-screen reminders of how long you have been playing
- Time-outs — take a short break from gambling for 24 hours to several weeks
- Self-exclusion — block access to a specific operator for a set period, or use GamStop to exclude from all UK-licensed sites at once
Support Organisations
If you need confidential advice or support, contact a trusted organisation in your region:
- UK: GamCare — www.gamcare.org.uk or call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133
- UK self-exclusion: GamStop — www.gamstop.co.uk
- 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 or call/text 1-800-GAMBLER
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — www.bzga.de
- Other regions: Please use the most relevant national problem gambling helpline or health service for your country.
Seek Help
If you feel that gambling is no longer a source of entertainment or is causing harm to you or someone you care about, please reach out for support today. Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7 through the organisations listed above.