Responsible Gaming
Our Commitment to Safer Gambling
At cancerwhocares.org, we are committed to promoting responsible gambling practices. Sports betting should be enjoyed as entertainment only, never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please gamble within your means and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
All users must be at least 18 years of age or the legal age of majority in their jurisdiction to use sports betting services. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of age at any time. If you are under the legal age, please do not attempt to access betting services.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, it may indicate a problem with gambling:
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Chasing losses by betting more to recover money lost
- Hiding gambling activities from family, friends, or partners
- Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities due to gambling
- Gambling to escape problems, stress, anxiety, or depression
- Feeling restless or irritable when trying to cut down on gambling
- Borrowing money or using credit to fund gambling activities
- Experiencing physical symptoms such as sleep problems or mood changes
- Lying about the extent of gambling involvement
- Loss of control over gambling behavior
Self-Help Tools and Safer Gaming Features
Most reputable sports betting operators offer tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Restrict the amount of money you can lose over a set period
- Time Limits: Set reminders or automatic session timeouts to manage playing time
- Reality Checks: Enable pop-up reminders during betting sessions to reflect on your activity
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from betting accounts
- Account Closure: Request permanent closure of your betting account
Always review the responsible gaming options available through your chosen betting operator and use these tools to stay in control.
Support Organizations & Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, professional help is available. The following organizations provide free, confidential support:
United Kingdom
- GamCare — Free support, counseling, and self-help information
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free and confidential) - GamStop — National Self-Exclusion Scheme for online gambling
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Self-exclude from all UK-licensed online gambling operators - Gamblers Anonymous — Support meetings and peer-led recovery
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk - National Problem Gambling Clinic — NHS-funded specialist treatment
Website: www.cnwl.nhs.uk
International Resources
- 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 Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 - Germany — Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
Website: www.bzga.de
Take Action Today
If you believe you have a gambling problem, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in reaching out to support services — they exist to help you regain control and improve your wellbeing. Contact one of the organizations listed above, speak with your GP, or call a helpline to speak with a trained advisor in complete confidence.
Remember: Gambling should be fun. If it stops being fun, it's time to get help.