Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Fun, Not Financial
At theredcat.co.uk, we believe gambling should be enjoyed as entertainment only. Betting should never be viewed as a way to earn money, pay bills, or solve financial problems. Set a budget you can afford to lose, treat it as the cost of entertainment, and stick to it.
If you find yourself gambling to escape problems or recover losses, it's time to seek help.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to use this website and place bets. This is a legal requirement in the United Kingdom.
If you are under 18, or if you know someone underage who is gambling, please contact the relevant authorities or support services immediately.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone you know?
- Chasing losses by betting more money to win back what you've lost
- Lying to family or friends about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Gambling with money needed for essentials (rent, food, bills, childcare)
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or guilty when not gambling
- Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money to get the same thrill
- Repeatedly trying to cut down or stop gambling without success
- Neglecting work, school, relationships, or hobbies because of gambling
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Hiding gambling activity or secret accounts
- Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or depression
If you've ticked any of these boxes, please reach out for support immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gambling Features
Most responsible betting platforms offer tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit over a specific period (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Loss Limits: Cap the amount you're willing to lose in a set timeframe
- Betting Limits: Restrict the size of individual bets
- Reality Checks: Receive pop-up reminders of how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
- Time-Outs: Take a temporary break from gambling (hours to days)
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from a single operator or use multi-operator schemes
Use these tools proactively. They're designed to protect you.
Get Help Now
If you're struggling with gambling, you're not alone. Free, confidential support is available:
United Kingdom
- GamCare: Free counselling and support for problem gamblers and their families. www.gamcare.org.uk | Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential)
- GamStop: The National Self-Exclusion Scheme for online gambling. Register with multiple operators at once. www.gamstop.co.uk
- Gamblers Anonymous: Free peer-support meetings across the UK. www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
- Samaritans: Available 24/7 for emotional support. 116 123 (free)
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 | 1-800-522-4700
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – www.bzga.de
If You Need Help, Ask for It
Problem gambling affects your mental health, finances, relationships, and wellbeing. There is no shame in seeking support.
Contact GamCare today on 0808 8020 133 or visit www.gamcare.org.uk. Help is free, confidential, and available now.
You can also register with GamStop to self-exclude from all UK-licensed online gambling operators at once.