Responsible Gambling

Last updated: 9 October 2025

sidcupplacepubsidcup.co.uk supports safe, informed, and balanced play. This page explains practical steps to stay in control, where to find support, and how we handle related questions.

Our approach

  • Entertainment first — never a way to make money.
  • Clear information about features that may affect risk.
  • Prominent signposting to independent help resources.
  • No pressure tactics or misleading claims.

Keep play in control

  • Set a budget before you start — and stick to it.
  • Decide on a time limit and take regular breaks.
  • Don’t chase losses or raise stakes to “win it back.”
  • Play only when you feel calm and clear-headed.
  • Stop if play affects your work, studies, finances, or relationships.

Helpful tools you can use with operators

(Availability and names vary by provider. Look for:)

  • Deposit / loss limits to cap what you can spend.
  • Session timers & reality checks showing time played.
  • Cooling-off / time-out options for short breaks.
  • Self-exclusion for longer breaks across an operator’s accounts.
  • Transaction & activity history to review behaviour.
  • Blocking software for devices and networks.

Signs you may need support

  • Spending more than planned or hiding the extent of play.
  • Using play to escape stress or difficult feelings.
  • Struggling to stop even after setting limits.
  • Borrowing money or selling items to fund play.
  • Conflicts with family or friends about gambling.

If any of these feel familiar, consider a break and reach out to an independent service.

Independent help in the United Kingdom

Free, confidential advice and tools are available from:

  • BeGambleAware — begambleaware.org
  • GamCare (National Gambling Helpline & live chat) — gamcare.org.uk
  • GAMSTOP (free UK online self-exclusion) — gamstop.co.uk
  • Gordon Moody (residential & online support) — gordonmoody.org.uk
  • NHS gambling support — see nhs.uk for guidance on gambling addiction

Underage use

This site is intended for adults. Do not share devices or payment methods with anyone under 18. Parents and guardians can enable device restrictions and content filters to reduce access to gambling content.

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Changes to this page

We review this guidance and update it when laws or best practices change. The date at the top shows the most recent revision.

Contact

Questions about this page or responsible gambling can be sent to: [email protected]

Adress: Kemp House, 160 City Road, London EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom