Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At Core Health Centre, we believe that gambling should only be enjoyed as a form of entertainment. It should never be viewed as a way to earn money, pay bills, or solve financial problems. No deposit bonus betting sites are designed to provide fun and excitement—nothing more.
If you find yourself gambling to make money or recover losses, it's time to seek help. Please reach out to one of the support organizations listed below.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to gamble in the United Kingdom. This is a legal requirement.
If you are under 18, or if you are aware of anyone under the legal gambling age using betting sites, please contact the relevant authorities or support organizations immediately.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do you recognize any of these warning signs in yourself or someone you know?
- Chasing losses — Gambling more to win back money you've lost
- Hiding gambling activity — Keeping your gambling secret from friends and family
- Difficulty controlling gambling — Unable to stick to time or spending limits
- Gambling with money you can't afford to lose — Using rent, bills, or essential funds
- Neglecting responsibilities — Missing work, school, or family commitments
- Gambling to escape problems — Using gambling to cope with stress, anxiety, or depression
- Lying about gambling — Dishonesty with loved ones about the extent of your gambling
- Failed attempts to stop — Wanting to cut back but unable to do so
- Restlessness or irritability when unable to gamble — Feeling anxious without gambling
- Borrowing money to gamble — Taking loans or using credit to fund gambling
If you recognize these signs, please reach out for help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gambling Features
Most responsible betting sites offer tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits — Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a day, week, or month
- Loss Limits — Restrict the amount you're willing to lose over a specific period
- Stake Limits — Control the maximum bet size you can place
- Reality Checks — Receive notifications reminding you how long you've been gambling
- Time-Out (Cooling-Off Period) — Temporarily suspend your account for hours, days, or weeks
- Self-Exclusion — Permanently close your account if you need a break
- Account History — Review your gambling activity and spending
Use these tools proactively. If you struggle to set limits, that's a warning sign—seek help immediately.
Support Organizations & Resources
If you or someone you care about is struggling with gambling, please contact one of these organizations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare — Free, confidential support and counseling
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (Free, 24/7) - GamStop — National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Allows you to self-exclude from all regulated UK gambling operators at once - Gamblers Anonymous — Peer support meetings across the UK
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk - National Problem Gambling Clinic — Specialist NHS treatment
Website: www.cnwl.nhs.uk
International Resources
- Australia — Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au - Canada — Responsible Gambling Council
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org - United States — National Council on Problem Gambling
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 - Germany — Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
Website: www.bzga.de
If You Need Help, Please Reach Out
Problem gambling is a serious issue, but recovery is possible. There is no shame in asking for help. Thousands of people have recovered with support from friends, family, and professional organizations.
Don't wait. If gambling is causing you distress, contact one of the organizations above today.
Your well-being is more important than any bet.