Responsible Gaming
Our Commitment to Responsible Gaming
At eatwells.co.uk, we believe that gambling should be enjoyable entertainment only. Betting should never be viewed as a way to earn money, pay bills, or solve financial problems. We are committed to promoting responsible gambling practices and supporting our users' wellbeing.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years old to gamble in the United Kingdom. All operators featured on eatwells.co.uk are licensed to accept players aged 18 and over only. If you are under 18, please do not attempt to access betting platforms.
It is illegal for anyone under the legal gambling age to participate in gambling activities. If you are concerned about a young person's gambling, please contact the relevant support services listed below.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. Please be honest with yourself and check if you recognise any of these warning signs:
- Chasing losses: Trying to win back money you've lost by gambling more
- Hiding gambling: Keeping your gambling secret from family, friends, or partners
- Loss of control: Gambling more than you intended or for longer than planned
- Neglecting responsibilities: Missing work, school, or important appointments due to gambling
- Gambling with money you can't afford to lose: Using money needed for bills, rent, or essentials
- Increasing stakes: Needing to bet more money to get the same level of excitement
- Mood changes: Becoming irritable or anxious when trying to reduce gambling
- Relationship problems: Arguments with loved ones about your gambling habits
- Borrowing money: Taking loans or borrowing from others to fund gambling
- Failed attempts to stop: Repeatedly trying and failing to cut back or quit
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone you know, please seek support immediately.
Self-Help Tools and Controls
Most UK betting operators provide tools to help you gamble responsibly:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Restrict the amount of money you're willing to lose over a set period
- Betting Limits: Cap the amount you can stake on individual bets
- Time Limits: Set reminders or automatic session timeouts to monitor how long you're gambling
- Reality Checks: Enable notifications that remind you how long you've been gambling and how much you've wagered
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from a betting site if you need a break
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you decide to stop gambling
These tools are designed to put you in control. Use them proactively to maintain a healthy relationship with gambling.
Support Organisations
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, help is available. Please contact one of these trusted organisations:
United Kingdom
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GamCare
Free, confidential support for problem gambling
www.gamcare.org.uk
Tel: 0808 8020 133 (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm) -
GamStop – National Self-Exclusion Scheme
Multi-operator self-exclusion across most UK-licensed operators
www.gamstop.co.uk
Tel: 0800 197 8225 -
Gamblers Anonymous
Peer support meetings for problem gamblers
Tel: 0330 094 0322
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk -
National Debtline
Support for those in financial difficulty due to gambling
Tel: 0808 808 4000
Website: www.nationaldebtline.org
International Support Services
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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)
Gambling addiction support and information
Tel: 0800 137 27 00
Website: www.bzga.de
Call to Action
If you or someone you care about is experiencing problems with gambling, please reach out for help today. There is no shame in seeking support – problem gambling is a recognised condition, and recovery is possible with the right help.
Contact one of the organisations above immediately. They are staffed by trained professionals who understand what you're going through and can provide confidential, non-judgmental support.
Remember: gambling should be fun. If it's not, it's time to get help.