Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At Consurgo, we believe gambling should only be enjoyed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Betting sites carry inherent risks, and it's important to gamble responsibly and within your means.
If you choose to gamble, set strict limits on time and money, and never chase losses. Remember: the odds always favour the house in the long term.
Age Verification
All users must be 18 years of age or older to access betting sites in the UK. This is a legal requirement to protect minors from gambling harm.
Before registering with any betting operator, confirm you meet the legal age requirement for your jurisdiction. Parents and carers should monitor young people's internet activity and discuss the risks of gambling.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following behaviours in yourself or someone you know, it may indicate a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by gambling with more money to recover previous losses
- Hiding gambling activity or lying about time and money spent
- Difficulty controlling the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Gambling with money needed for essentials (rent, bills, food)
- Borrowing money to fund gambling
- Experiencing mood swings or irritability when unable to gamble
- Neglecting work, education, family, or social activities due to gambling
- Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce gambling
- Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or other emotional problems
- Relationships suffering due to gambling habits
If you identify with any of these signs, seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Controls
Responsible gambling platforms offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified period (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Loss Limits: Cap the amount you're willing to lose in a given timeframe
- Reality Checks: Receive regular notifications reminding you how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
- Betting Limits: Restrict the maximum stake per bet
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from a betting site or use multi-operator schemes
- Time-Out: Take a break from gambling for a specified period
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if needed
Always use these tools proactively. Most reputable operators provide access to these features in account settings.
Support Organizations
If you're struggling with gambling, confidential help is available from trusted organisations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free counselling, information and support
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
www.gamstop.co.uk - Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support meetings across the UK
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk - National Problem Gambling Clinic – NHS specialist treatment
Phone: 020 7054 2000
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free counselling and support
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council – Resources and treatment referrals
www.responsiblegambling.org
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling – National helpline and resources
www.ncpgambling.org
Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – Government health information service
www.bzga.de
All support services are confidential and free of charge.
If You Need Help, Reach Out Now
Problem gambling can affect your health, finances, relationships, and wellbeing. You are not alone, and support is available.
Whether you're concerned about your own gambling or that of someone you care about:
- Contact GamCare or Gamblers Anonymous (UK)
- Call the National Problem Gambling Clinic
- Use GamStop to self-exclude from multiple operators simultaneously
- Speak to your GP or a mental health professional
Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Recovery is possible.
Disclaimer
Consurgo.co.uk provides information about betting sites not on GamStop. While we include responsible gambling information, we do not endorse problem gambling or circumventing national self-exclusion schemes.
Users are responsible for ensuring they comply with all applicable UK gambling laws and regulations. If you self-exclude via GamStop, you should not use unregulated or offshore operators as an alternative.
For information about licensed UK operators, visit the UK Gambling Commission.