Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At Fleece Inn, we believe that gambling should only ever be enjoyed as a form of entertainment, never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Betting should be fun, affordable, and within your means. If you find yourself gambling more than you can afford to lose, it's time to seek help.
Age Verification
In the United Kingdom, you must be 18 years of age or older to participate in gambling activities. We take age verification seriously and encourage parents and carers to monitor young people's online activity.
If you are under 18, please do not use betting sites. Gambling at a young age can lead to harmful patterns later in life.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, problem gambling may be developing:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- Hiding gambling activity or lying about how much you gamble
- Neglecting family, work, or other responsibilities due to gambling
- Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or other emotions
- Borrowing money or getting into debt to fund gambling
- Experiencing mood swings or irritability when not gambling
- Failed attempts to cut down or stop gambling
- Feeling the need to gamble with larger amounts to achieve the same excitement
- Friends or family expressing concern about your gambling
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gambling Features
Most reputable betting operators provide tools to help you gamble responsibly. These include:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose over a set period
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders of how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
- Time Limits: Set session time limits to prevent excessive gambling
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from using a betting site
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop gambling entirely
We encourage you to use these tools proactively. They're designed to help you maintain control.
Support Organizations & Help Services
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Here are trusted organizations in your region and beyond:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free, confidential support for problem gambling
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
Register to self-exclude from all participating UK operators - Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support meetings and resources
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk - National Problem Gambling Clinic – NHS specialist treatment
Website: www.cnwl.nhs.uk
International Support Services
- 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
Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) - Germany – Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
Website: www.bzga.de
If You Need Help
Seeking help for problem gambling is a sign of strength, not weakness. No matter how long you've been gambling or how much money is involved, support is available.
Don't wait—reach out to one of the organizations listed above today. They offer free, confidential support to anyone struggling with gambling.
Your wellbeing is important to us. At Fleece Inn, we're committed to promoting responsible gambling and supporting our users' mental health and financial security.