Responsible Gaming

Our Commitment to Safe Gambling

Gambling Should Be Entertainment

At Dundee Thistle, we believe that gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Betting sites and casino games are designed with a house edge, meaning that over time, the odds favour the operator. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and never chase losses by gambling more.

Age Verification

By using any betting site or casino platform, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age (or the minimum legal gambling age in your jurisdiction). Gambling is not permitted for anyone under the legal age limit. Parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor young people's online activity and use parental controls where available.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can develop gradually. If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, it may be time to seek help:

• Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
• Feeling the need to gamble with increasing amounts to feel the same excitement
• Repeatedly trying to cut back or stop gambling without success
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when attempting to reduce gambling
• Chasing losses by gambling more to try to recover money lost
• Lying to family, friends, or healthcare professionals about the extent of your gambling
• Using gambling to escape problems, anxiety, depression, or stress
• Jeopardising or losing important relationships, education, or career opportunities due to gambling
• Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
• Experiencing financial difficulties or debt as a result of gambling

Self-Help Tools and Safer Gambling Features

Responsible betting sites provide tools to help you stay in control of your gambling. These include:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose over a given timeframe
• Bet Limits: Restrict the maximum stake you can place on individual bets
• Reality Checks: Receive reminders about how long you have been gambling and how much you have spent
• Self-Exclusion: Take a break from gambling by temporarily or permanently excluding yourself from betting sites
• Session Timers: Set time limits for your gambling sessions

Most licensed UK betting operators are required to offer these tools. If your chosen site does not provide them, consider using an alternative operator.

Support and Help Services

If you are struggling with gambling or suspect you may have a problem, professional support is available and completely confidential:

United Kingdom

• GamCare — Free support, advice, and counselling for problem gamblers and their families
  www.gamcare.org.uk
  Telephone: 0808 8020 133 (free and confidential)
• GamStop — National self-exclusion scheme allowing you to self-exclude from all online gambling operators in Great Britain
  www.gamstop.co.uk
• Gamblers Anonymous — Support groups meeting across the UK
  www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk

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

If You Need Help

If you or someone close to you is experiencing problems with gambling, please reach out for help. There is no shame in seeking support — problem gambling is a recognised issue, and trained professionals are available to assist you in a confidential and non-judgmental manner.

Remember: It is never too late to ask for help.

For immediate support in the UK, contact GamCare on 0808 8020 133 or visit www.gamcare.org.uk.