Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At AGC Scotland, we believe that betting and casino games should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. Gambling is not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. It should never be viewed as an investment or income source.
Please gamble responsibly and within your means. Set a budget you can afford to lose and stick to it.
Age Verification
All betting apps and online casinos featured on this website are strictly for adults aged 18 and over in the United Kingdom.
If you are under 18, you must not use any betting or casino services. It is illegal for operators to offer gambling services to anyone under the legal age.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, help is available:
- Gambling with money you cannot afford to lose
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Hiding your gambling from friends or family
- Lying about the time or money spent gambling
- Gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative feelings
- Neglecting work, school, family, or relationships because of gambling
- Borrowing money or getting into debt to fund gambling
- Failing to control or reduce your gambling despite wanting to
- Becoming restless or irritable when trying to cut back
- Increasing the amount you gamble to get the same excitement
Self-Help Tools & Features
Most reputable betting apps and online casinos offer tools to help you gamble responsibly:
- 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
- Stake Limits: Control how much you can bet per game
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders about how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Time Limits: Set a maximum duration for each gambling session
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently close your account if you need a break
- Account Restrictions: Pause or close your account to prevent access
Use these tools to stay in control of your gambling.
Support Organisations & Resources
If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling, please reach out to one of these trusted organisations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free, confidential support and counselling
www.gamcare.org.uk
National Problem Gambling Clinic: 0808 8020 133 - GamStop – The National Self-Exclusion Scheme for Great Britain
www.gamstop.co.uk
Self-exclude from all GamStop-registered operators nationwide - Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support groups
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
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-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) - Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
www.bzga.de
If You Need Help
If you think you have a problem with gambling, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in reaching out. Support is available 24/7 from trained professionals who understand problem gambling.
Contact GamCare on 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential, 24 hours a day) or visit www.gamcare.org.uk.
Remember: Gambling should be fun. If it stops being fun, it's time to seek help.