Responsible Play

1. Our commitment

Fairmont Creative Ltd believes that every adult who chooses to gamble should be able to do so safely. We only feature operators that hold a UK Gambling Commission licence, and we give safer gambling information the same visibility as the offers on our site.

2. Gambling is paid entertainment

Think of gambling as the price of a night out. Money you spend is the cost of the fun, and any win is a bonus rather than income. Never gamble to pay bills, to clear debts or to solve money problems, because the odds always favour the operator over time.

3. Know the warning signs

Take a step back if you notice any of these:

• Spending more money or time than you planned.
• Chasing losses by betting again to win the money back.
• Borrowing, or using money meant for essentials, to gamble.
• Hiding your gambling from family or friends.
• Feeling irritable, anxious or low when you are not playing.
• Losing interest in hobbies, work or relationships.

4. Set your limits first

Decide how much you can comfortably afford to lose and how long you want to play before you log in. Write the numbers down and stick to them. When the budget is gone, stop, and do not top it up with money from another source.

5. Use the tools operators provide

Licensed operators must offer safer gambling tools. Look for deposit limits, loss limits, session reminders, time-outs and account closure. Setting a deposit limit before you start playing takes a minute and is one of the most effective ways to stay in control.

6. Self-exclusion with GAMSTOP

GAMSTOP is a free service that lets you block yourself from all online gambling companies licensed in Great Britain for 6 months, 1 year or 5 years. Once you register, licensed sites must stop marketing to you and refuse your bets. Register at gamstop.co.uk.

7. Help for you

If gambling is causing you worry, you do not have to deal with it alone. GamCare runs the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133, which is free, confidential and open 24 hours a day, every day. Online chat and support groups are also available.

8. Help for family and friends

Gambling harm affects partners, parents, children and friends as well. If you are worried about someone, talk to them calmly without blame, protect your own finances and look after your wellbeing. Support services also offer advice for the people around a person who gambles.

9. Protecting under-18s

It is illegal for anyone under 18 to gamble with a UK licensed operator. If children use your devices, install parental controls and filtering software, keep your passwords private and never leave a gambling account logged in.

10. Look after your money

If gambling has led to debt, free and impartial debt advice is available from several UK charities. Talk to your bank about options such as gambling blocks on your card, and consider handing over control of your finances to someone you trust while you recover.

11. Avoid risky habits

Do not gamble when you are tired, upset, stressed or under the influence of alcohol, because decisions are harder to control. Take regular breaks, balance gambling with other activities, and avoid chasing a loss, which is the quickest route to a bigger one.

12. Choose licensed operators

Only play with companies that hold a licence from the UK Gambling Commission. You can confirm a licence number on the Gambling Commission's public register. Licensed sites must verify your age and identity, protect your funds and offer fair games and a complaints process.

13. What we do on this website

We aim to present offers fairly and to avoid targeting vulnerable people. Every offer page carries the 18+ symbol and links to support services, and we do not encourage anyone to gamble more than they can afford. If you spot content that you think falls short, please let us know.

14. Where to get support

Free, confidential help is available from these UK organisations:

• GamCare: advice, counselling and the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133.
• BeGambleAware: independent information and tools to keep gambling safe.
• GAMSTOP: free self-exclusion from licensed online gambling sites.
• Gambling Therapy: free online support and forums.
• RAiG: Responsible Affiliates in Gambling, promoting safer gambling standards among affiliate websites.