Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At Convivium Fulham, we believe that gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, similar to going to the cinema or visiting a restaurant. It should never be considered as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Betting sites listed on our platform should always be approached with this mindset.
Only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and always set realistic expectations about the odds.
Age Verification
In the United Kingdom, you must be 18 years of age or older to participate in gambling activities. All licensed operators are required to verify your age before allowing you to place bets.
If you are under 18, please do not attempt to access gambling services. Parents and guardians should be aware of the risks and take steps to prevent underage gambling.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone else, it may be time to seek help:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Gambling with larger amounts of money to achieve the same level of excitement
- Lying to friends, family, or others about the extent of your gambling
- Hiding gambling activities or concealing betting slips and statements
- Gambling to escape problems, stress, anxiety, or negative emotions
- Neglecting work, education, family, or social responsibilities due to gambling
- Experiencing relationship problems related to gambling
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Feeling irritable or anxious when trying to reduce or stop gambling
- Unsuccessful attempts to cut back or control gambling behaviour
- Experiencing physical symptoms such as sleep disturbances or loss of appetite
If you or someone you know is experiencing these signs, professional support is available.
Self-Help Tools and Responsible Gambling Features
Most reputable UK betting operators offer tools to help you gamble responsibly:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Restrict the total amount you are willing to lose over a set period
- Session Time Limits: Set automatic reminders or log-outs after a certain duration of play
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic notifications about your gambling activity and time spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from betting sites
- Account Closure: Close your account entirely if you wish to stop gambling
- Cooling-Off Period: Request a period away from gambling before account reactivation
Make full use of these tools if you feel your gambling may be becoming problematic.
Support Organizations and Resources
United Kingdom
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GamCare – Free confidential support for problem gambling
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential, 24/7) -
GamStop – National Self-Exclusion Scheme for online gambling
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Allows you to self-exclude from all licensed UK online gambling operators simultaneously -
Gamblers Anonymous – Support meetings and peer support
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk -
National Problem Gambling Clinic – NHS-funded specialist treatment
Based in London with remote support available across England
International Support Services
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Australia: Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au -
Canada: Responsible Gambling Council
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org -
United States: National Council on Problem Gambling
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 -
Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
Website: www.bzga.de
If You Need Help, Reach Out Today
If you believe you or someone close to you may have a gambling problem, please do not hesitate to seek help. There is no shame in reaching out – support services are confidential, free, and available 24/7.
Contact GamCare today at 0808 8020 133 or visit www.gamcare.org.uk to speak with a trained advisor.
Alternatively, register with GamStop at www.gamstop.co.uk to self-exclude from all UK licensed online gambling operators immediately.
Remember: help is always available, and recovery is possible.