Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment

At doughbistro.co.uk, we're committed to promoting responsible gambling. Betting should be treated as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and always set limits on how much time and money you spend.

Age Verification

Gambling is only legal for individuals aged 18 years and over in the United Kingdom. If you are under 18, or under the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction, you must not use betting services. We are committed to preventing underage gambling and verify the age of all users.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Do you recognise any of the following warning signs? If so, you may be developing a gambling problem:

• Spending more money or time gambling than intended
• Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
• Hiding gambling activity or lying about the amount wagered
• Gambling to escape problems, stress, anxiety, or depression
• Neglecting family, work, or other responsibilities due to gambling
• Borrowing money or using credit to fund gambling
• Feeling irritable or anxious when unable to gamble
• Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
• Experiencing relationship problems due to gambling habits
• Using gambling as a way to cope with difficult emotions

If you've identified with any of these signs, it's important to seek help as soon as possible.

Self-Help Tools & Features

Most reputable betting operators offer tools to help you manage your gambling responsibly:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose within a specific timeframe
• Stake Limits: Control the maximum amount you can wager on individual bets
• Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders of how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
• Time-Out: Take a break from gambling for a set period (days or weeks)
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from betting accounts

Contact your betting provider directly to activate these tools on your account.

Support & Helpline Organizations

If you're concerned about your gambling or need support, please reach out to one of these trusted organizations:

United Kingdom

• GamCare
  Free, confidential support and advice
  Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
  Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free helpline)
• GamStop (National Self-Exclusion Scheme)
  Free service that allows you to self-exclude from all licensed UK gambling operators
  Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
• Gamblers Anonymous
  Support meetings and peer support for problem gamblers
  Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk

International Support Services

• 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
  Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
  www.bzga.de

Need Help? Take Action Today

If you believe you have a gambling problem, or if someone you know does, please don't hesitate to reach out for support. Problem gambling can affect your financial health, mental wellbeing, and relationships. Help is available, and seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Contact GamCare today: Call 0808 8020 133 or visit www.gamcare.org.uk

Remember: You are not alone, and recovery is possible with the right support.