Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At New England Kit, we believe gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Betting sites should only be used for fun, with money you can afford to lose.
If you find yourself gambling to make money, chase losses, or gamble with funds needed for essentials like rent or bills, please seek help immediately.
Age Verification
All UK betting sites must verify that you are 18 years of age or older before allowing you to register and place bets. This is a legal requirement in the United Kingdom.
If you are under 18, you are not permitted to gamble on any licensed betting site. If you are concerned about a young person's gambling, please contact the support organizations listed below.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do any of the following apply to you? If so, you may be developing a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
- Hiding your gambling activity from family, friends, or partners
- Gambling with money needed for essential expenses (food, rent, bills, utilities)
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Gambling for longer periods than intended
- Neglecting work, study, or family responsibilities to gamble
- Lying about the time or money spent gambling
- Borrowing money to fund gambling
- Feeling that gambling is your only escape or way to cope with stress
- Repeatedly unsuccessful attempts to cut back or stop gambling
If you recognize any of these signs in yourself or someone else, help is available.
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gambling Features
Most reputable betting sites offer tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit in a day, week, or month
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose over a specific period
- Reality Checks: Receive pop-up reminders about how long you've been gambling
- Betting Limits: Restrict the size of bets you can place
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently close your account if you need a break
- Time-Outs: Take a mandatory break from gambling for a set period
Use these tools proactively. They are designed to keep gambling enjoyable and safe.
Support Organizations & Help Resources
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free, confidential support and counselling
www.gamcare.org.uk
Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) - GamStop – National Self-Exclusion Scheme for UK betting
www.gamstop.co.uk
Allows you to self-exclude from all UK-licensed gambling operators at once - Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support meetings
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
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 - Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
www.bzga.de
Do You Need Help?
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please reach out for support today. There is no shame in asking for help, and professional support is available and effective.
Take action now:
- Call the GamCare helpline: 0808 8020 133 (24/7, free, confidential)
- Visit GamCare.org.uk for online support and resources
- Register with GamStop for immediate self-exclusion
- Speak to your GP or a trusted friend or family member
Help is available, and recovery is possible.