Responsible Gaming
Introduction
At Gloucester Boat Hire, we're committed to promoting responsible gambling practices. Football betting should be enjoyed as entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Betting always carries risk, and the outcome is never guaranteed. Please gamble only what you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to participate in gambling activities in the United Kingdom. All visitors to betting sites must verify their age before placing bets. If you are under 18, please do not attempt to access betting services.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Be aware of these warning signs that may indicate a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by betting more to recover money lost
- Hiding or lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Feeling unable to stop or control gambling behaviour
- Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
- Gambling causing relationship or family conflicts
- Neglecting work, school, or personal responsibilities due to gambling
- Experiencing mood swings or irritability when unable to gamble
- Using gambling to escape problems or negative emotions
- Spending increasingly more time and money on gambling
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone you know, please seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools
Most responsible betting operators offer tools to help you control your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose during a given period
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders of how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
- Time-Out/Cool-Off Period: Take a temporary break from gambling (hours to weeks)
- Self-Exclusion: Exclude yourself from one or multiple betting operators for a set period or indefinitely
We encourage you to use these tools proactively to maintain control over your gambling activity.
Support Organizations
If you or someone you care about is struggling with gambling, help is available. Please contact one of these trusted support organisations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free, confidential support and counselling for problem gambling
www.gamcare.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free phone line) - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
www.gamstop.co.uk
Allows you to self-exclude from all UK-licensed online gambling operators simultaneously - Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support and 12-step programme
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk - National Problem Gambling Clinic – NHS treatment for gambling disorder
Available through referral to specialist mental health services
International Support
- Australia: Gambling Help Online – www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
- Canada: Responsible Gambling Council – www.responsiblegambling.org
- United States: National Council on Problem Gambling – www.ncpgambling.org
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – www.bzga.de
Need Help Right Now?
If you or someone you know is experiencing gambling-related harm, please reach out for support immediately. You are not alone, and help is available. Speaking to a counsellor or adviser is confidential, free, and can make a real difference.
Call the GamCare Helpline on 0808 8020 133 (available 24/7, free from any landline or mobile) or visit www.gamcare.org.uk to start your recovery today.
Our Commitment
We are committed to promoting responsible gambling and supporting the wellbeing of our visitors. By partnering with regulated betting operators that adhere to strict responsible gambling standards, we help ensure safer gambling practices across the industry.