Gambling

Please note that many people can experience an addiction to betting. That’s why you should never bet with money that you cannot afford to lose. Despite having a strategy or method this is still gambling and we believe in people participating in responsible gambling.

Please see below some tips that may help...

• If you are a professional, only gamble for entertainment
• Only bet with money you can afford to lose
• Control your betting bank
• Never use credit to deposit funds
• Always have a system to follow, don’t just bet on emotion or gut feel
• Educate yourself on the possible signs and symptoms of addiction
• Never bet when you are emotional or under the influence of drink or drugs

Gambling problems can happen to anyone, and gambling can quickly go from being fun or a harmless diversion to an unhealthy obsession with serious financial and family consequences. If someone is addicted and can’t stop gambling – especially when constantly losing – this inability to stop gambling can and often does place strain on personal relationships, interfere with work, and may even lead to financial disaster.

Some addicts have been known to run up huge debts or even steal money to feed their gambling addiction.

The links below are provided as possible resources to help you find further help...

Help for problem gambling – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Home – GamCare – The leading provider of support for anyone affected by problem gambling in Great Britain
Get help with gambling problems – Citizens Advice