Responsible Gaming

Introduction

At Paddy Power and affiliated betting sites, we believe gambling should be enjoyed as entertainment only. It is not a way to earn money, solve financial problems, or generate income. Betting should always be done with money you can afford to lose, and should never interfere with your health, relationships, or financial responsibilities.

We encourage all players to gamble responsibly and within their means.

Age Verification

You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal age in your jurisdiction in Great Britain) to use betting services and access gambling products. We are committed to preventing underage gambling and require age verification at registration.

If you are under 18, please do not create an account or attempt to place bets.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can develop gradually. Please be aware of these warning signs:

• Spending more money on gambling than you intended or can afford
• Chasing losses by gambling more to try to recover lost money
• Hiding your gambling activity from family, friends, or partners
• Experiencing mood swings or becoming irritable when unable to gamble
• Neglecting work, education, or family responsibilities due to gambling
• Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
• Lying about the amount of time or money spent on gambling
• Using gambling as a way to escape problems or negative emotions
• Repeatedly trying to cut down or control gambling without success
• Feeling anxious or restless when not gambling

If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone else, please seek help immediately.

Self-Help Tools

Most betting operators, including Paddy Power, offer tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Set a cap on how much you are willing to lose over a defined period
• Reality Checks: Pop-up reminders during your betting session to help you keep track of time and money spent
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently ban yourself from accessing betting sites for a period you choose
• Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop gambling entirely
• Time-Out: Take a break from gambling for a specified period without losing your account

We strongly encourage you to use these tools proactively, even if you don't currently feel you have a problem.

Support Organisations

If you are struggling with gambling or believe you may have a problem, please contact one of these organisations:

United Kingdom

• GamCare – Free, confidential support and counselling
  www.gamcare.org.uk
  Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free and confidential)
• GamStop (National Self-Exclusion Scheme) – Self-exclude from all online gambling operators in Great Britain
  www.gamstop.co.uk
  Phone: 0800 197 8992
• Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support and 12-step meetings across the UK
  Phone: 0300 096 0322

International Support

• 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

Take Action Now

If you believe you have a gambling problem, please seek help today. There is no shame in asking for support. Organisations like GamCare and GamStop are confidential, non-judgmental, and free to use.

Remember: gambling should be fun and entertaining. If it's causing you stress, financial hardship, or affecting your wellbeing, it's time to reach out for help.