Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At 24by-seven.com, we want you to enjoy betting apps responsibly. Gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, similar to cinema or dining out. It should never be considered a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Always gamble within your means and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years old (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction) to use betting applications and place wagers. If you are under the legal age, please do not gamble. Underage gambling is illegal in the UK and can cause serious harm to young people's development and wellbeing.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, it may indicate a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses: Betting more money to recover losses from previous bets
- Hiding gambling: Concealing betting activity from family, friends, or partners
- Increasing stakes: Needing to bet larger amounts to experience the same excitement
- Loss of control: Unable to stop or reduce gambling despite wanting to
- Neglecting responsibilities: Missing work, education, or social commitments due to gambling
- Gambling with borrowed money: Using loans, credit cards, or borrowed funds to gamble
- Mood changes: Becoming irritable, anxious, or depressed when unable to gamble
- Using gambling to escape: Betting to relieve stress, anxiety, or depression
- Failed attempts to quit: Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce or stop gambling
- Financial problems: Experiencing debt, unpaid bills, or money troubles due to gambling
Self-Help Tools & Player Protection
Most reputable betting apps offer tools to help you maintain control over your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Restrict the maximum amount you can lose during a set period
- Betting Limits: Cap the maximum stake size for individual bets
- Reality Checks: Enable notifications that remind you how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
- Time-Out (Cool Off Period): Temporarily suspend your account for hours, days, or weeks without closing it permanently
- Self-Exclusion: Permanently or temporarily close your account if you feel unable to control your gambling
Take advantage of these tools proactively. They are designed to protect you and help you gamble responsibly.
Support Organisations & Help Services
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, professional help is available. Please reach out to one of these organisations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free, confidential support and counselling
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Telephone: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) - GamStop – National Self-Exclusion Scheme
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Self-exclude from all UK-licensed online gambling operators simultaneously - National Problem Gambling Clinic
Specialised NHS treatment service in London - Gamblers Anonymous
Support groups across the UK for people with gambling problems
International Support Services
- 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) – www.bzga.de
If You Need Help, Reach Out Today
Seeking help for problem gambling is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you're experiencing difficulties related to gambling, please don't hesitate to contact one of the organisations listed above. Professional counsellors and support groups are ready to assist you confidentially and without judgment.
You are not alone, and help is available 24/7.
Remember: Gambling should remain fun. If it stops being fun, it's time to take action and seek support.