Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At Skillstree, we're committed to promoting responsible gambling. Betting should be viewed 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 never chase your losses.
If you're based in the UK, you have access to world-leading player protections and support services. We encourage you to use them.
Age Verification
In the UK, you must be 18 years of age or older to gamble legally. We take this requirement seriously and verify the age of all our users. If you're under 18, please do not attempt to gamble on any betting site.
If you're concerned about a young person's gambling, contact the support organisations listed below.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. Below are common warning signs. If you recognise any of these in yourself or someone else, please seek help:
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Feeling the need to bet with increasing amounts to get the same excitement
- Chasing losses by gambling more to win back money
- Hiding gambling activity from family, friends, or partners
- Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money or using savings to fund gambling
- Experiencing mood swings or irritability when unable to gamble
- Unsuccessful attempts to cut down or stop gambling
- Feeling anxious or depressed about gambling or money problems
- Using gambling to escape from stress, problems, or negative emotions
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gambling Features
Most licensed UK betting operators offer built-in tools to help you maintain control. Take advantage of these features:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a 24-hour, 7-day, or 30-day period.
- Loss Limits: Cap the amount you're willing to lose in a specific timeframe.
- Betting Limits: Restrict the size of individual bets you can place.
- Reality Checks: Receive reminders about how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent.
- Time-Out: Take a temporary break from gambling for a set period (hours, days, or weeks).
- Self-Exclusion: Permanently or temporarily close your account and be blocked from accessing gambling services.
Contact your betting operator's customer support if you need help setting up these tools.
Support Organisations
If you're struggling with gambling, support is available. These organisations provide free, confidential help:
United Kingdom
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GamCare – Free counselling, advice, and support for problem gambling
www.gamcare.org.uk
Telephone: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) -
GamStop – National self-exclusion register for online gambling
www.gamstop.co.uk
Register to self-exclude across all licensed UK operators -
Gambling Therapy – Online support, forums, and webcam counselling
www.gamblingtherapy.org -
National Debtline – Debt advice if gambling has caused financial difficulties
www.nationaldebtline.org
Telephone: 0808 808 4000
Other Countries
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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
www.bzga.de
Do You Need Help?
If you're concerned about your gambling or that of someone else, please reach out today. Seeking help is a sign of strength, and support is available 24/7 at no cost.
The organisations listed above are confidential, non-judgmental, and experienced in helping people regain control. Don't wait—contact them now.
Remember: You're never alone, and recovery is possible.
This information is provided for educational purposes. Skillstree is committed to responsible gambling in accordance with UK Gambling Commission regulations. For more information about safer gambling, visit www.begambleaware.org.