Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At donebysam.co.uk, we believe that online casino gaming should be enjoyed purely as entertainment. Gambling should never be viewed as a way to earn money, pay bills, or solve financial problems. Always gamble within your means and only with money you can afford to lose.
If you find yourself relying on gambling as income or to recover losses, please seek help immediately from one of the support organizations listed below.
Age Verification
Online gambling in the UK is only available to individuals aged 18 years or older. It is illegal for anyone under this age to participate in gambling activities.
All operators featured on donebysam.co.uk are required to implement strict age verification measures to ensure compliance with UK gambling law. If you are under 18, please do not attempt to register or gamble on any casino site.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Recognizing the warning signs early can help prevent gambling from becoming a serious problem. Please review the following checklist:
- Chasing losses: Gambling more in an attempt to recover money you've lost
- Hiding gambling: Concealing your gambling activity from friends, family, or partners
- Increased spending: Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- Neglecting responsibilities: Prioritizing gambling over work, school, family, or personal obligations
- Borrowing money: Taking loans or using credit to fund gambling
- Mood changes: Becoming irritable or anxious when unable to gamble
- Failed attempts to quit: Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape: Gambling to relieve stress, anxiety, depression, or other negative emotions
- Escalating stakes: Needing to gamble with larger amounts to achieve the same excitement
- Financial problems: Experiencing money troubles as a result of gambling
If you recognize any of these signs in yourself or someone you know, please reach out for support.
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Most reputable online casinos offer built-in tools to help you maintain control of your gambling. These include:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit over a specified period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose during a gaming session or time period
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Session Time Limits: Set a maximum duration for each gaming session
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from an operator's platform
- Account Restrictions: Limit your access to certain games or features
We strongly encourage all players to use these tools proactively. They are designed to support responsible gaming and help you stay in control.
Support Organizations & Helplines
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, help is available. Please contact one of the following organizations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free, confidential support and counselling for problem gamblers
www.gamcare.org.uk
Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
www.gamstop.co.uk
Allows you to self-exclude from all licensed UK online casinos at once - National Problem Gambling Clinic (NPGC) – NHS-funded specialist treatment service
Available across England
Other Countries
- 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
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 (free, confidential, 24/7) - Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
Telephone Counselling: 0800 1 372 374 (Mon–Thu 10am–10pm, Fri–Sun 10am–8pm)
Need Help? Reach Out Today
Problem gambling can affect anyone, and seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Whether you're experiencing early warning signs or a serious gambling problem, there is support available.
If you or someone you care about is struggling with gambling, please contact one of the organizations above or speak to your GP. Help is available, and recovery is possible.
Remember: You are not alone, and support is just a phone call or click away.