Responsible Gaming

Last updated: 2026

Our Commitment to Responsible Gambling

At absoluteelectricalsolutions.co.uk, we believe that gambling should always be a form of entertainment — never a way to earn money, pay off debts, or escape personal problems. Casino games are games of chance: the house always has an edge, and over time most players will lose more than they win. If gambling stops being fun, it's time to stop.

Please remember: non-GamStop and Curacao-licensed casino sites operate outside UK Gambling Commission regulation. This means the player protections you would normally receive at UK-licensed operators may not apply, so it is especially important to gamble responsibly and be aware of the added risks.

Age Verification

Gambling is strictly restricted to adults. In Great Britain, you must be 18 years of age or older to gamble legally. Never allow anyone under the legal age to access gambling sites, and use parental control software where appropriate. Underage gambling is illegal and harmful.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Ask yourself honestly whether any of the following apply to you:

• Chasing losses — gambling more to try to win back money you've lost
• Hiding your gambling from family or friends, or lying about how much you spend
• Gambling with money meant for bills, rent, food, or other essentials
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
• Feeling anxious, guilty, depressed, or irritable when not gambling
• Spending more time or money on gambling than you intended
• Neglecting work, studies, relationships, or hobbies because of gambling
• Repeatedly trying to cut down or stop, but being unable to
• Gambling to escape stress, loneliness, or other problems

If you recognise even one or two of these signs in yourself, please consider seeking support — it is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Self-Help Tools

Where available, make use of the following tools to stay in control:

• Deposit limits – cap how much you can deposit daily, weekly, or monthly
• Loss limits – set a maximum amount you're prepared to lose
• Wager limits – restrict the total amount you can bet
• Session/reality checks – receive reminders of how long you've been playing
• Time-outs – take a short break from gambling (24 hours to several weeks)
• Self-exclusion – block yourself from a site for a longer period or permanently

Additional steps you can take include: never gambling when upset, tired, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs; treating gambling money as an entertainment expense you can afford to lose; and using blocking software such as BetBlocker or Gamban to restrict access to gambling sites.

Support Organizations

Free, confidential help is available. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out:

United Kingdom

• GamCare – Free support, information and advice, including the National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (24/7) – www.gamcare.org.uk
• GamStop – Free national self-exclusion scheme for UK-licensed online gambling sites – www.gamstop.co.uk
• Gamblers Anonymous UK – Peer support groups – www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
• BeGambleAware – Information and signposting to support – www.begambleaware.org

Australia

• Gambling Help Online – 1800 858 858 – www.gamblinghelponline.org.au

Canada

• Responsible Gambling Council – www.responsiblegambling.org

United States

• National Council on Problem Gambling – 1-800-GAMBLER (call or text) – www.ncpgambling.org

Germany

• Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – "Check dein Spiel" helpline: 0800 137 27 00 – www.check-dein-spiel.de

Other Regions

Wherever you are, a national problem gambling helpline or support service is likely available. Search for "gambling help" together with your country's name, or contact your local health services for a referral to confidential support.

Get Help Today

If gambling is causing you or your loved ones harm, please don't wait. Contact one of the organisations above, speak to your GP, or talk to someone you trust. Taking the first step can feel difficult, but help is free, confidential, and effective. You are not alone, and recovery is possible.