Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Fun, Not Financial
At Elsie and Arthur, we believe that betting and gambling should only ever be treated as a form of entertainment, similar to going to the cinema or watching a sports event. It should never be viewed as a way to make money, pay bills, or solve financial problems.
If you find yourself betting more than you can afford to lose, or gambling to escape problems, it's time to seek help. Remember: the odds are always in favour of the house.
Age Verification
In the United Kingdom, you must be 18 years of age or older to participate in gambling activities. We are committed to preventing underage gambling and take this responsibility seriously.
If you are under 18, please do not use our site or any betting platforms. If you are aware of a minor gambling, please contact the appropriate authorities or support services.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Recognise the following signs that gambling may be becoming a problem:
- Chasing losses — trying to win back money you've lost by gambling more
- Hiding your gambling from family, friends, or partners
- Gambling with money needed for essentials like rent, food, or bills
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- Feeling anxious or irritable when trying to cut down on gambling
- Neglecting work, school, or personal relationships due to gambling
- Borrowing money to gamble or pay off gambling debts
- Using gambling as an escape from stress, anxiety, or depression
- Lying about the amount you gamble or how much money you've lost
- Experiencing thoughts of self-harm related to gambling losses
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone else, take action immediately.
Self-Help Tools and Controls
Most reputable betting operators, including those featured on our site, offer tools to help you gamble responsibly:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit over a daily, weekly, or monthly period
- Loss Limits: Set a cap on how much you're willing to lose in a given timeframe
- Stake Limits: Restrict the maximum amount you can wager on individual bets
- Reality Checks: Receive pop-up reminders about how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
- Time-Out: Take a mandatory break from gambling for a set period (hours or days)
- Self-Exclusion: Exclude yourself from a betting site for a set period (typically 6 months to 5 years)
Always use these tools proactively. Most betting sites make them easy to access in your account settings.
Support Organisations
If you're struggling with gambling, help is available. These organisations provide free, confidential support:
United Kingdom
- GamCare — Free counselling and support for problem gambling
www.gamcare.org.uk
Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free and confidential) - GamStop — National self-exclusion scheme across all licensed UK gambling operators
www.gamstop.co.uk - Gamblers Anonymous — Peer support and 12-step programme
Phone: 07957 792 556 - National Problem Gambling Clinic — NHS-funded specialist treatment
Phone: 020 7189 1676
International Support
- 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
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — Suchtberatung
If You Need Help, Take Action Today
Problem gambling is a serious issue, but support is available. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.
- Contact GamCare or Gamblers Anonymous today
- Register with GamStop for immediate multi-operator self-exclusion
- Talk to someone you trust — family, friends, or a counsellor
- Consider seeking professional help from your GP or local mental health services
You are not alone. Help is just a phone call or click away.
This information is provided for guidance purposes. Elsie and Arthur promotes responsible gambling and supports the work of gambling harm reduction organisations across the UK and internationally. Always gamble within your means and seek help if gambling becomes a problem.