Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment

At chris-hooley.com, we believe that gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Betting should be enjoyable and within your means. Please only gamble with money you can afford to lose.

If you find yourself struggling with your gambling habits, help is available. We encourage you to read the information below and reach out to support services if needed.

Age Verification

You must be at least 18 years of age to gamble in the United Kingdom. This is a legal requirement that we strictly enforce. If you are under 18, please do not use betting services.

If you are a parent or guardian concerned about a young person's gambling, support services can help you as well.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Do any of these apply to you? If so, please seek help:

• Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
• Chasing losses by gambling more to try to recover money lost
• Hiding your gambling activities from family or friends
• Gambling to escape problems, stress, or difficult emotions
• Borrowing money to fund gambling or pay off gambling debts
• Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities due to gambling
• Experiencing mood swings or irritability when unable to gamble
• Failed attempts to cut down or stop gambling
• Physical symptoms such as anxiety or trembling when not gambling
• Relationships suffering because of your gambling habits

If you recognise any of these signs, please reach out for support immediately.

Self-Help Tools & Safer Gambling Features

Most reputable betting operators, including bet365, offer tools to help you maintain control:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose over a given timeframe
• Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders about how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
• Time-Out: Take a break from gambling for a set period without closing your account
• Self-Exclusion: Permanently or temporarily close your account and restrict access to betting services

We recommend using these tools proactively to maintain responsible gambling habits.

Support Organizations & Resources

If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, the following organisations offer confidential support and advice:

United Kingdom

• GamCare
  Free, confidential support for problem gamblers and their families
  www.gamcare.org.uk
  Telephone: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7)
• GamStop
  The UK's national self-exclusion scheme. Self-exclude from all online gambling operators at once
  www.gamstop.co.uk
• Gamblers Anonymous
  Free peer support and 12-step recovery programme
  www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk

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
  National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
  www.bzga.de

Take Action Today

If you think you may have a problem with gambling, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in reaching out. Support is confidential, free, and available 24/7.

Contact one of the organisations listed above, speak to your GP, or call the GamCare helpline on 0808 8020 133.

Remember: gambling should be fun. If it's not, stop and get help.