Responsible Gaming

Gambling should always be a form of entertainment, never a way to earn money or solve financial difficulties. At loveteddy.co.uk, we encourage all players to gamble responsibly, stay in control, and never bet more than they can comfortably afford to lose.

Age Verification

In the United Kingdom, you must be 18 years of age or older to gamble online. If you are under 18 — or under the legal gambling age in your local jurisdiction — you are not permitted to use our website or any linked casino services. Age verification checks are a standard part of responsible gambling and are carried out by licensed operators.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can affect anyone. If you recognise any of the following behaviours in yourself or someone else, it may be time to seek help:

• Chasing losses — returning to gamble again to try to win back money you have lost
• Hiding gambling activity from family, friends, or colleagues
• Spending more time or money on gambling than you intended
• Neglecting work, studies, relationships, or personal responsibilities due to gambling
• Borrowing money, selling possessions, or using money meant for essentials to gamble
• Feeling anxious, guilty, irritable, or depressed about your gambling
• Being unable to cut down or stop gambling despite wanting to
• Lying about wins or losses, or feeling the need to gamble with larger amounts to feel the same excitement

Self-Help Tools

Licensed UK gambling operators are required to provide practical tools to help you stay in control. These include:

• Deposit limits — set a maximum amount you can deposit in a day, week, or month
• Loss limits — cap the amount you are willing to lose over a set period
• Reality checks — receive on-screen reminders of how long you have been playing
• Time-outs — take a short break from gambling for 24 hours, a week, or longer
• Self-exclusion — block yourself from one or all licensed UK gambling sites for a period of at least 6 months via GamStop

Support Organisations

If you are worried about your gambling, free, confidential help is available. Please reach out to the relevant organisation for your country:

• United Kingdom: GamCare — national provider of free information, advice, and support; and GamStop — free self-exclusion scheme for UK-licensed online gambling
• Australia: Gambling Help Online — free, confidential 24/7 support
• Canada: Responsible Gambling Council — resources and prevention programmes
• United States: National Council on Problem Gambling — helpline and support resources
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — information and help for gambling addiction
• Other countries: Please search for your national or regional gambling support service, such as a government health portal or dedicated gambling helpline

Call to Action

If you recognise any warning signs in yourself or someone you care about, please do not wait. Seek help today — contacting a support organisation is a positive, confidential step towards regaining control. You are not alone, and recovery is possible.