Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment

At beinlincolnshire.com, 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 featured on our platform are for people aged 18 and over who enjoy occasional, recreational gambling with money they can afford to lose.

If you find yourself struggling to control your gambling habits, please seek help immediately. Support is available, and you are not alone.

Age Verification

In Great Britain, you must be 18 years of age or older to gamble legally. All reputable betting sites require age verification before you can place bets or access gambling services. If you are under 18, please do not attempt to register or gamble on any betting platform.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognise any of the following signs in your own behaviour, it may be time to seek help:

• Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
• Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
• Hiding gambling activity or lying about how much you gamble
• Experiencing mood swings or irritability when unable to gamble
• Neglecting family, friends, work, or hobbies due to gambling
• Borrowing money or using credit to fund gambling
• Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or depression
• Feeling unable to stop or cut down on gambling despite wanting to
• Experiencing financial problems due to gambling
• Loved ones expressing concern about your gambling

If you tick more than one box, please consider reaching out to one of the support organisations listed below.

Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features

Most reputable betting sites offer tools to help you gamble responsibly:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to deposit per day, week, or month
• Loss Limits: Cap the amount you're prepared to lose during a specific timeframe
• Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders about how long you've been gambling and how much you've wagered
• Time-Out: Take a temporary break from gambling for a set period (hours or days)
• Self-Exclusion: Exclude yourself from a single betting site or use multi-operator schemes to block access across multiple platforms

Use these tools proactively to maintain control over your gambling activity.

Support Organisations & Helplines

If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, confidential support is available:

United Kingdom

• GamCare – Confidential support for problem gamblers and their families
  www.gamcare.org.uk
  Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7)
• GamStop – The National Self-Exclusion Scheme for online gambling in Great Britain
  www.gamstop.co.uk
  Helpline: 0800 197 8225
• Gamblers Anonymous – Self-help support groups across the UK
  www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk

International Resources

• 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) – www.bzga.de

Need Help? Take Action Today

If you believe you have a gambling problem, or if someone close to you does, please reach out for help today. Problem gambling is a real issue with real solutions. Seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Contact GamCare on 0808 8020 133 or visit www.gamcare.org.uk for confidential, free support available 24/7.

You are not alone. Help is available right now.